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Petroflex North America, Ltd.

Process Technician

Petroflex North America, Ltd., Wichita, Kansas, United States, 67232

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Job Details Job Location : Wichita - Wichita, KS 67217

Position Type : Full Time

Job Category : Manufacturing

Set up, monitor and troubleshoot plastic injection-molding machines. Troubleshooting tasks might include dealing with inconsistent material, faulty equipment, human error, and preventing defects from occurring. The Manufacturing Process Technician is responsible for all aspects of the injection mold processes including operation, repair, and maintenance of injection mold equipment to ensure final product meets established quality standards and cycle times

Essential Functions

Installs molds when Mold Setter is not available

Ensuring mold is installed properly & safely on machine platens

Installs, sets up and ensures all needed axillary equipment is functioning correctly

Demonstrates the ability to operate hoists and other equipment in a safe manner

Understands how to confirm/install/set; water lines, die height, ejection stroke, nozzles, heaters, hot runner controllers, hot oil heaters, and other equipment

Follows and understands how to adjust machine parameters according to the mold set-up sheets

Starts machines up, checks the part quality, has QA confirm and puts the machine in production, notify the Supervisor and operator

Ensures machine is set to run at standard cycle time

Ability to read product drawings

Able to use equipment required to check the quality

Has the ability to troubleshoot processing issues with an acceptable outcome

Completes ALL paperwork and signs off orders in timely and completely

Maintain an organized and clean production area ensuring a safe work environment

Report timely all safety, quality & machine issues to supervision

Follows all procedures, rules and works in a safe manner

Ensure injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and connected automated systems are set to regulation parameters, meet quality standards and all production goals.

Set up and start up molding machines, read blueprints, and check products with calipers, optical comparators, and other testing methods and devices

Provide feedback on mold design and assist tool and die makers to dial in each mold for optimal cycle time and quality

Monitor and troubleshoot processing problems, perform preventive maintenance tasks, and document process changes

Are able to apply all aspects of scientific molding.

Understand the importance of reducing and re-using material scrap to protect our environment and save costs.

Perform other duties as required

Qualifications Required Knowledge:

Mechanical aptitude

Previous experience in related field is preferred

Company Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

PTO

401k

401k Match

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