Process Technician Injection Molding - New Knoxville Plant - 1st Shift

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New Knoxville Plant

First Shift 6:45am - 3:05pm

Responsibilities

• Support daily shop floor operations, troubleshoot, and resolve production and quality issues, and implement process improvements.
• Perform analysis, data collection, and document operator standard work.
• Perform new mold trials using Scientific Molding process methodology.
• Perform Mold Preventative Maintenance as required.  Documenting and tracking repairs and improvements. 
• Assist with workstation and line layouts, balancing of work content, determination of labor requirements, material handling and storage solutions, process documentation, and operator training as needed.
• Work with Engineering to define work methods and work sequences in the development of new products and processes and participate in design reviews and the implementation of engineering changes.

Qualifications

• Must be mechanically inclined and have good computer skills, including experience with Excel is a plus.
• Additional skills and training may be required such as CAD layout, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), process capability theory and statistical process control (SPC).
• Must have a basic understanding of electrical troubleshooting using a digital multimeter.
• Good communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skills required.
• Must be able to read blueprints and understand basic math.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles including value stream mapping and kaizen is preferred.
• Requires two-year degree and/or five to ten years of experience developing injection molding machine processes.  A minimum of a high school diploma or GED and relevant years of experience are required to be considered.