Process Technician I

The Process Technician I will support the production efforts at Medbio in the startup of production jobs while maintaining reasonable efficiencies, minimizing tool damage/wear while practicing and enforcing safe work procedures. Support of engineering development and corrective/preventative action efforts are required as necessary.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide machine set up and process support for all production processes
• Review first shots for major defects before quality obtains samples parts
• Clean, stage and tear down molds (with extreme care and attention) to meet production needs
• Communicate in an effective and timely manner any equipment issues/breakdowns to maintenance
• Communicate in an effective and timely manner any automation issues/break to the automation team
• Communicate in an effective and timely manner any tooling issues to the Production Manager, Process Engineer, and Tool Room Manager
• Barrel/screw cleaning as needed
• Troubleshooting minor machine, hot runner, automation, and tooling issues
• Run sample parts and facilitate in establishing processes for new and transfer tooling projects
• Work with material handlers in supporting production
• Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices

The Process Technician I reports directly to the Process Engineer for technical direction and training. The Process Technician I reports to the Team Supervisor for daily work priorities. Team Supervisors and the Production Manager will provide the scheduling priorities for the Process Technician I. Engineering samples or prototype runs will be scheduled in conjunction with the Process Engineer and the Production Manager to avoid complications.

Experience and/or Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Prefer two-year certificate or Associates Degree in plastics-related subject
• Preferred 4-6+ years experience with plastics injection molding set-up and processing duties
• Good mechanical aptitude
• General understanding of automation systems and equipment
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Basic blueprint reading skills
• Strong written/verbal communication, leadership, interpersonal and motivational skills
• Understanding of ISO and FDA/GMP regulations with regard to production processes and documentation practices

Must be able to work a standard 40 hour workweek with occasional overtime including weekends as a possibility. Sitting and/or standing for an extended period of time as well as some walking within the facility. Must be able to see with or without corrective lenses and distinguish color differences and depth perception for product and safety issues. Hearing ability should be sufficient to hear and react to audible alarms from distances up to 100 feet. The ability lift and carry various items up to 70 pounds.