Process Technician

Basic Scope/Purpose: (The job’s primary purpose or contribution to the department or organization.)

Set-up and operate injection molding machines. Process and control of materials. Learn and teach good shop techniques and refine managerial skills.

Principal Accountabilities: (The job’s essential or most important functions and responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Work with Engineering to write new part condition sheets, help plan new processes.
• Perform and oversee quality control checks to include the use of computers, precision measuring equipment as well as visual inspection of parts.
• Clean, Changeover / set-up molding tools, make adjustments to injection molding machines and other related equipment.
• Operate Machinery.
• Check and maintain critical molding parameters.
• Perform the soaking operation of molded products.
• Use hydraulic and air pressure equipment.
• Read part drawings.
• Labeling and packaging product.
• Material handing duties (grinding, house cleaning, rework, labeling etc.)
• Teach the trade to both training and lower level technicians.
• Help plan molding schedules (plan alternate routings when needed).
• Oversee and maintain accurate records (inspection results, inventory movement & transfer, etc.)
• Accurately receive and transfer product using the computer system.
• Assist in maintaining molding department equipment.
• Initiate process improvements and facilitate department improvement meetings.
• Contribute to our quality system through continuous improvement and with involvement in other waste eliminating activities.
• Related duties as assigned.
• Maintain and promote Fenner Precision Polymers’ values and behaviors at all times.

Environmental, Health & Safety Accountabilities: (The level of safety accountability needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.

• Learn and follow EHS policies, rules and work instructions
• Attend required EHS training
• Wear the required PPE at all times
• Take personal responsibility for keeping yourself and your co-workers and visitors free from injury by participating in and/or conducting risk assessments, work place inspections, corrective actions and safety observations
• Report incidents, near miss, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and other hazards in the work place. STOP WORK when imminent danger is present
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion and keep equipment in proper working condition.

Career Progression Opportunities: (example: junior or senior levels)

Education and/or Relative Experience: (The level of education and/or experience needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.)(Also show level of education needed for Career Progression)

• 5 Years Experience as Molding Technician or equivalent
• High School diploma, GED , or equivalent
• Experience with JD Edwards preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations (The licenses, certificates or registrations that are required to perform the essential duties of this job.)

• None Required