Process Technician

Looking for a home with the Culture that appreciates you become part of the WPI Family! We are adding to our team and looking for an experienced **Plastic Injection Molding Process Technician for our 2nd and 3rd Shift.** Our Process Technician performs molding machine startups and corrects non-conformance's using scientific molding and root-cause analysis techniques. Additionally, the Process Technician installs, removes, and troubleshoots simple to complex plastic injection molds using various tools in a safe and efficient manner. **J** **o** **b Duties** - Complete daily cycle checklist to ensure safe and efficient operation of complex injection molding equipment - May have to assist with mold sets of injection molding equipment - Complete line clearance following color changes - Respond to machine alarms - Monitor, audit, and provide guidance to line operators - Provide technical assistance to process development and engineering personnel - Assist with machine efficiency - Other duties as assigned by Supervisor **Qu** **a** **li** **f** **ic** **a** **tions** I. **Education and certifications** - Required: High School diploma or equivalent - Required: Certified RJG Master Molder or AIM Molding 1 - Preferred: AIM Molding 2 **II** **. Work experience** - Required: Experience performing mold setups or similar work using tools and machinery related to plastic injection molding - Required: 5+ years’ processing injection molding machines and creating efficiencies **III** **. Job skills** - Strong Hands-On injection molding processing and troubleshooting ability using scientific approach - Comprehensive knowledge and thorough understanding of robotics and auxiliary equipment used with Plastics Injection molding machines - Experience of Multi-Shot molding, automated color blending and central material drying - Experience with engineering grade materials - Ability to work under limited supervision, to self-initiate activities and to work within time limits. - Proficiency using shop monitoring systems for proper assignment of various codes, mold cavitation, etc. - Ability to communicate root cause issues and actions being implemented - Relentless continuous improvement driver - Availability: work shift overtime and possible weekends - “Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship now or in the future.”