PeopleShare has an opening for a Process Technician role focused on plastic injection molding in Mt. Laurel, NJ. Candidates must have previous injection molding experience or training to be considered. Experience working on Sumitomo injection molding machines desired.
Title: Process Technician - Injection Molding
Location: Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
Type: 4 month temp-to-hire
Pay Rate: $22-28/hr
Shifts: Multiple shifts open for 2nd and 3rd
2nd Shift: Monday - Friday, 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
3rd Shift: Monday - Friday, 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Starts, qualifies, troubleshoots and evaluates process parameters of molded parts based on knowledge of machines, materials, blue prints and customer quality criteria. Monitors, evaluates and advises adjustments of Work Order Instructions in accordance with customer requirements. Reports to Shift Supervisor. Regularly reports findings and successes to Production Manager and Operations Manager.
Responsibilities
- Reads specifications to determine machine setup and prescribed temperature and time settings. Evaluates settings based on material data sheets and process guides.
- Sets machine controls, monitors and confirms molding temperature, volume of plastic, molding pressure and time in accordance to knowledge of plastics and molding procedures.
- Starts and troubleshoots machine processes to produce sample product. Visually inspects sample product for surface and inspects for dimensional defects, using microscope, micrometer, and gauges, and adjusts machine setup to eliminate defects.
- Qualifies new and transfer tools as required using varying techniques which may include Scientific Molding principles and Tooling / Part Validation protocols.
- Submits samples representative of production to Quality Assurance for approval and takes necessary action based on feedback provided. Works with Quality to evaluate, improve and troubleshoot all processes in accordance with customer requirements.
- Generates, maintains and confirms Set-up sheet information as well as digitally stored process parameters.
- Regularly evaluates processes and work-cell layout for improvement opportunities.
- Performs multi-insert mold changeovers as needed.
- Monitors and performs mold cleaning and lubrication as needed.
- Works with the Tooling Department as needed for mold maintenance and evaluation.
- May repair and maintain machines and auxiliary equipment, using hand and power tools.
- Perform duties of the Set-up Mechanic and/or Material Handler when required by supervisor.
- Acts as back up Supervisor when Supervisor is out of the building.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and a minimum of five years injection molding experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience working on Sumitomo injection molding machines.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Must be able to use measuring devices such as rules, calipers, weight scales and machine instrumentation.
- Fork lift certification required.
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