Process Technician

Seeking to hire a Process Technician for a Direct Hire opportunity in Sauk Village, IL.

The Process Technician is a hands-on position responsible for the day-to-day operation of one or more molding machines within the Injection Molding department. In this role, the successful candidate will install/remove, set up, and process injection molding tooling and IML automation. Recent experience in thin-wall injection molding is required. Experience in in-mold-labeling and robotic part removal and handling is strongly preferred. Additional responsibilities include mold assembly and disassembly and as well as performing scheduled quality checks throughout their assigned shift.

Responsibilities:

• Understands, follows, and enforces all established safety, health, and quality GMP and Company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.
• Mold changes and setup of IML automation and downstream automation.
• Molding machine startups.
• Troubleshooting of nonconforming parts.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve basic molding, automation, and process issues.
• Performs IML automation setup, startup, and processing including required label changes.
• Assist in the assembly and disassembly of tooling as required.
• Participate in tooling, resin, and colorant sampling.
• Assists Process Manager in the evaluation of new mold and automation start-ups.
• Assists the Process Manager in the review of production-related activities including but not limited to Scrap, cycle times, IML, and parts handling automation.
• Assist material handler as needed to ensure smooth and efficient manufacturing.
• Performs daily quality checks required throughout the shift.
• Promote a continuous improvement culture.
• May be responsible for special projects related to other functional areas.
• Requires standing, repeated reaching and twisting, and hand movement throughout the entire shift.
• Working independently. Give daily breaks to the department staff as required.
• Overtime is required based on the needs of the company.
• Must be competent to carry out food packaging safety and quality responsibilities.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 5 years of injection molding processing experience with high-speed equipment.
• Minimum of 2 years in the manufacture of thin-wall packaging.
• Thorough knowledge of mold setup and startup is required.
• Understanding of injection tooling components including hot runner molds.
• Processing experience of thin wall food package preferred.
• In-Mold Labeling experience including setup and startup a plus.
• Stack mold installation and setup experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with robotic automation and in-mold-labeling is a plus. 

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• 401K
• Life Insurance coverage
• FSA
• Paid overtime.