Process Technician

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary The Process Technician role is responsible for setting up and maintaining production equipment to ensure efficient and safe operations. This position will work closely with production teams to ensure that all equipment is functioning properly and production is running efficiently. Must follow Altor Solutions' standards for Safety, Quality, and Production. Essential Duties & Responsibilities - Maintain a safe work environment - Develop the molding process for each tool to run optimum cycle times while producing high-quality products that meet the standards of the customer. - Improve Quality of Products molded through improvements to the molding process - Reduce costs through reduction of scrap rates on each tool - Work with Operations and Engineering to make specific recommendations on details of NEW tooling construction, including but not limited to filling device and ejector type and location. Fill/non-fill side selection, bypass location, draft, and other mold cavity features. - Partner with Operations and Engineering to recommend modifications to tools to improve the molding process - Assist the operators with packaging concerns - Set up and maintain production equipment to ensure efficient and safe operations - Troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed - Ensure that all equipment is functioning properly and efficiently - Work closely with production teams to ensure that equipment is set up to meet production needs - Perform routine maintenance on equipment to prevent breakdowns and ensure optimal performance. Responsible for following plant-specified job specifications, task list, and completion of all required paperwork. - Responsible for conducting him/herself in a safe manner and adhering to all required safety protocols and policies, including lockout/tagout. - All other duties as assigned. Measure and visually inspect products for surface and dimension defects to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments. Observe continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure that products meet specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary. Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products. Read specifications, blueprints, and work orders to determine setups, temperatures, and time settings required to mold, form, or cast plastic materials, as well as to plan production sequences. Perform maintenance work such as cleaning and oiling machines. Unload finished products from conveyor belts, pack them in containers, and place containers in warehouses. Inventory and record quantities of materials and finished products, requisitioning additional supplies as necessary. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education Requirement/Work Experience - High school diploma or equivalent - Minimum 3-6 months of relevant manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Prior work experience in mold changing with knowledge of the EPS molding process required - Experience with reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics - Knowledge or experience with using ERP/MRP systems - Manufacturing industry experience preferred. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.altorsolutions.com