Process Technician - Westfall Technik

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Process Technician

Location: Asheboro, NC

Reports To: Shift Supervisor

Schedule: Night Shift, 12 Hour Rotating Schedule

SUMMARY OF ROLE

The Process Technician provides technical support for the injection molding process and has responsibility for installing molds, aux equipment, supporting, troubleshooting and optimizing the operation of molding machinery and processes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to the following.

• Responsible for machine start-ups
• First response to all machine and secondary equipment alarms
• Assist toolroom in changing of cavities, slides, or cores, as needed. Analyze and make recommendations for improving tools
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and perform all job responsibilities in compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure machines and robots are running at maximum efficiency
• Troubleshoot mold problems
• Responsible for the consistent and accurate completion of paperwork.
• Responsible for mold changing activities
• Responsible for maintaining the appearance of all molds and other equipment
• Report to Shift Supervisor any Issues requiring attention.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each assigned duty satisfactorily.

• Knowledge and application of scientific molding principles

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting methodology

• Prior knowledge of materials, equipment function, processing and machine operation in Injection Molding

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Proficiency at reading, interpreting, and utilizing all machine, product and work order documentation along with blueprints

• Proficient with Mold setup activities, working with Maintenance on problems and use of state-of-the-art controls on machines and robot/ automation.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent

• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Previous Supervisory experience would be beneficial

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to maneuver, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus and read small print accurately.

What You’ll Love About Us:

• 11 Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Pay
• Climate Controlled Work Environment
• 401K, Plus Employer Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Sponsored Life and AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and More!
• We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.