The process technician is responsible for ensuring the injection molding machine, tooling, materials and equipment is operating at maximum efficiency and at the recommended set points, with a goal of no unscheduled downtime and zero defects. Mold Technicians are responsible for performing mold changes including the set up of all auxiliary equipment for new production runs.

Revere Plastics Systems, LLC has an immediate opening for seasoned Process Technicians and Mold Technicians in the McPherson, KS facility.

SHIFTS AVAILABLE:

• 3rd shift - Monday through Friday - 11:00PM to 7:00am
• 2nd shift - Monday through Friday - 3:00PM to 11:00PM

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Process Technician

• Responsible for machine start-ups
• First response to all machine, robot and secondary equipment alarms
• Ensure machines and robots are running at optimum efficiency
• Troubleshoot machine, mold and material issues
• Responsible for the accurate completion of Process Verification and Master Set-up Sheets.
• Ensures proper care of all equipment especially the managing and proper disposal of all purge.
• Drive the reduction of scrap through elimination of mold conditions using corrective action and mold repair items.
• Perform mold changeovers (pull/set) as safely and effeciently as possible.
• Responsible to follow all OSHA and safety rules and regulations

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years experience in plastics preferred.
• 3-5 years experience in troubleshooting injection molding preferred.
• Must be experienced in mold set-ups and troubleshooting.
• Robotics experience preferred.
• Must be willing to stay current with technology through continuous education.
• Working knowledge of plant machinery, electronics, hydraulics, and pneumatic preferred.
• Knowledge of injection mold machines, tools, plastics, and robotics
• Mechanical aptitude

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Mold Technician

• Achieve the minimum possible mold change/set-up time. Mold changes include:- Proper watering of molds

  • Proper clamping of molds
  • Basic machine operations
  • Basic machine st-up (barrel heats, pressures, timers, clamp settings).
  • Reading mold schedule and identification.

• Maintain machine cleanliness including:- Building proper chutes to contain parts as ejected from machines.

  • Clean purge excess material from machines and remove any parts from under machines.
  • Knowledge of set-up for injection molding machines.
  • Problem solving ability.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to stand at a machine for an entire shift.
• Position is located in a manufacturing environment, and may involve physical activity such as bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and sitting for long periods of time, in addition to lifting up to 50lbs.

Salary info:

$17 - $30 / hr