Process Technician - Injection Molding - Winchester VA & Ottawa KS
Monoflo International, Winchester, VA, United States
Job Description
Process Technicians are responsible for supervising our injection molding machines, automation cells, robots, and auxiliary equipment. They manage start‑up and shutdown procedures, monitor machine performance and parameters, and guarantee the production of high‑quality parts. This role demands proficiency in machine operation, process optimization, automation, and quality control, with a strong emphasis on meticulous documentation and compliance. These efforts collectively support efficient production and uphold the superior quality standards essential to the injection molding process.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Machine Operations:
Start up, restart, and shut down injection molding machines such as Krauss‑Maffei, Engel, and JSW up to 3200T.
Continuously monitor machines during operation to ensure smooth functioning.
Process Optimization:
Adjust and optimize process run specifications to improve efficiency and quality.
Document all adjustments made to processes for future reference and standardization.
Automation and Secondary Operations:
Operate automation cells and secondary operation equipment, including vibration welders, hot plate welders, Fanuc robots, and assembly equipment.
Create and modify robot programs for tasks such as part picking from molding machines using robots like Wittmann and Krauss‑Maffei.
Quality Control:
Audit process parameters and auxiliary equipment to identify any inconsistencies or defects.
Conduct quality audits to ensure that finished goods meet high‑quality standards.
Complete First Article Verification sign‑off during new work order start‑ups to ensure initial quality standards are met.
Documentation and Compliance:
Complete all required process documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
Participate in system audits to maintain compliance with quality and safety standards.
Material & Color Changes:
Perform material changes and color changes on injection molding machines as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
5 years’ experience as a Process Technician in the injection molding industry
Experience with robot programs and part picking
Experience with injection mold functions: hot runners, cores, pneumatic gates
Experience navigating injection molding machine controls and parameters
Experience with automation systems and secondary operations is preferred
Highly responsible and reliable
Flexible and adaptable to changing environment
Ability to manage multiple priorities in the schedule
Demonstrates problem‑solving skills with focus on root‑cause analysis
Work Schedule
2‑2‑3 schedule 7:00 to 7:00
Work Site
Winchester, VA
Ottawa, KS
Relocation assistance available
Benefits & Perks
401(k) retirement plan with company match and annual/quarterly bonus opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
Employee‑paid voluntary life insurance and supplemental benefits
Competitive PTO, paid holidays, and company‑paid Christmas shutdown
Raffles for concerts, sports, and entertainment tickets
Locally sourced prize raffles
Monthly happy hours to unwind and connect with the team
Equal Opportunity
Monoflo International is an equal opportunity, drug‑free employer.
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Process Technicians are responsible for supervising our injection molding machines, automation cells, robots, and auxiliary equipment. They manage start‑up and shutdown procedures, monitor machine performance and parameters, and guarantee the production of high‑quality parts. This role demands proficiency in machine operation, process optimization, automation, and quality control, with a strong emphasis on meticulous documentation and compliance. These efforts collectively support efficient production and uphold the superior quality standards essential to the injection molding process.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Machine Operations:
Start up, restart, and shut down injection molding machines such as Krauss‑Maffei, Engel, and JSW up to 3200T.
Continuously monitor machines during operation to ensure smooth functioning.
Process Optimization:
Adjust and optimize process run specifications to improve efficiency and quality.
Document all adjustments made to processes for future reference and standardization.
Automation and Secondary Operations:
Operate automation cells and secondary operation equipment, including vibration welders, hot plate welders, Fanuc robots, and assembly equipment.
Create and modify robot programs for tasks such as part picking from molding machines using robots like Wittmann and Krauss‑Maffei.
Quality Control:
Audit process parameters and auxiliary equipment to identify any inconsistencies or defects.
Conduct quality audits to ensure that finished goods meet high‑quality standards.
Complete First Article Verification sign‑off during new work order start‑ups to ensure initial quality standards are met.
Documentation and Compliance:
Complete all required process documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
Participate in system audits to maintain compliance with quality and safety standards.
Material & Color Changes:
Perform material changes and color changes on injection molding machines as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
5 years’ experience as a Process Technician in the injection molding industry
Experience with robot programs and part picking
Experience with injection mold functions: hot runners, cores, pneumatic gates
Experience navigating injection molding machine controls and parameters
Experience with automation systems and secondary operations is preferred
Highly responsible and reliable
Flexible and adaptable to changing environment
Ability to manage multiple priorities in the schedule
Demonstrates problem‑solving skills with focus on root‑cause analysis
Work Schedule
2‑2‑3 schedule 7:00 to 7:00
Work Site
Winchester, VA
Ottawa, KS
Relocation assistance available
Benefits & Perks
401(k) retirement plan with company match and annual/quarterly bonus opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
Employee‑paid voluntary life insurance and supplemental benefits
Competitive PTO, paid holidays, and company‑paid Christmas shutdown
Raffles for concerts, sports, and entertainment tickets
Locally sourced prize raffles
Monthly happy hours to unwind and connect with the team
Equal Opportunity
Monoflo International is an equal opportunity, drug‑free employer.
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