Duties/ Responsibilities

• Maintain process control across all injection molding machines ensuring production is acceptable to quality standard

• Implement necessary parameter changes to uphold quality standard

• OptimizeIMM cycles for efficiency, repeatability, and overall improved cycle time without compromising part quality.

• Document critical process parameters for all molding machines daily, following QS and ISO control practices.

• Collaborate with team to efficiently change molds as needed in molding machines ranging from 17 to 400 ton

• ITW has Nissei, Van Dorn, Cincinnati Roboshot, and Toshiba IMM.

• Set up and troubleshoot secondary/ automation as required

• Perform parameter adjustments to robot programs for efficient start-ups and production runs as necessary.

• Perform robotic programming, from simple pick and place to positional teaching.

• ITW utilizes Yushin HOP 3/5 and YCII of various sizes

• Perform material changes as required and maintain a proper flow of material during production runs.

• Extensive knowledge of processing with different resins is necessary.

• ITW uses different grades, some glass filled, of PP, PA66, PBT, Acetal and more.

• Complete all required documentation according to safety, quality and production, following QS and ISO control practices.

• Responsible for quality control on individual shift including Blueprint reading, Digital Caliper, and Optical Comparator use.

• Responsible for packagingthe finished product, applying proper label, and date coding boxes (when needed to assist General Operators or during absences).

• Ability to operatea forklift for completion of daily tasks

• Maintain a clean and organized production facility, adhering to 5’s standards and practices.

• Lead by example on the production floor, setting an efficient and hard-working standard for all employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a set-up/ process technician role.

• Experience with setting up new processes and launching molds is preferred but not required

• Knowledge of scientific molding principles, decoupled molding II.

• Experience working with 3-axis robot EOAT including standard swing type runner take-out and all access servo driven standard take-out robots

• In depth understanding of all auxiliary process control and the effects that each piece of equipment has on the molding process/ cycle is necessary. Including knowledge of waterflow and temperature, resin drying, shear heat, screw size and design, valve gate and hot runner controls, etc.

• Strong mechanical aptitude.

• Ability to lead, train, lead and take direction as necessary.

• Must be able to liftupto 50lbs intermittently.

• Strong written communication skills both verbally and written.