Job Title: Process Technician

Job Description

Deploy process technology to minimize process variation and optimize the manufacturing of our products. Improve machine efficiency through automation uptime and optimization. Perform mold start-ups using plastic fundamentals (applicable locations only). Maintain process guidelines through cycle times, E-Darts, clamp movement, etc. Install, troubleshoot, and remove EOAT. Troubleshoot material mixers and assist in color/material changes. Pull and understand FPI/SA paperwork and process variances. Work in a safe and efficient manner using all personal protective and safety equipment required, in accordance with all STW documentation. Be actively involved in Continuous Improvement; promote and sustain all CI, 5S, and STW activities. Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Deploy process technology to minimize process variation and optimize manufacturing.

• Improve machine efficiency through automation uptime and optimization.

• Perform mold start-ups using plastic fundamentals.

• Maintain process guidelines through cycle times, E-Darts, clamp movement, etc.

• Install, troubleshoot, and remove EOAT.

• Troubleshoot material mixers.

• Assist in color/material changes.

• Pull and understand FPI/SA paperwork and process variances.

• Work in a safe and efficient manner using all required personal protective and safety equipment.

• Be actively involved in Continuous Improvement; promote and sustain all CI, 5S, and STW activities.

• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude.

• Comfort in troubleshooting and mixing mechanical issues.

• Experience in machine operating, maintenance, and adjustment.

• Ability to perform mold setup and setting.

• Understanding of injection molding processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2-5 years of plastic injection molding experience (desired for higher pay).

• Hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting experience (desired).

• Electrical troubleshooting experience (desired).

Why Work Here?

We love to cross-train and promote from within! The Setup Technician typically works their way up the Maintenance ladder, with opportunities for progression and raises based on performance. We offer yearly raises around 3%, education reimbursement, and a supportive work environment where long-term career growth is encouraged.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.