Job Description

Job Title:          Process Technician                                                   Shifts:  Days, Swing, Grave     

Dept.:               Mold Shop                                                                   Type:    Hourly, Non-Exempt     

Supervisor:      Supervisor (Mold)/Assistant Molding Manager       Class:   Direct

The following are tasks to be performed by the Process Technician.  The duties are not limited to this list.  Any additional requirements, changes, or deletions will be at the discretion of the Supervisor (Mold)/Assistant Molding Manager.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility and duty satisfactorily.

SUMMARY: The Process Technician is responsible for coordinating scheduling; minimizing downtime; ensuring efficient setup and teardown; troubleshooting production issues to maintain quality; reducing scrap; ensuring proper inspections and documentation; guiding operators; driving process improvements; adhering to Altek’s core values, policies, and safety standards while fostering a positive, collaborative work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Minimizes operator and machine idle time by ensuring machines run continuously or have a plan in place after each production run
• Starts teardown promptly after the previous run, neatly storing items and preparing for the next setup
• Verifies all required materials (consumables, raw materials, equipment, documentation) are pre-staged before teardown/setup; alerts supervisor if any items are missing 
• Performs efficient setups, including purging, mold installation, program downloads, and equipment hookup, with focus on speed and accuracy 
• Troubleshoots production runs to achieve quality parts, minimizes scrap, and seeks help, when necessary, especially for significant startup scrap
• Ensures product inspection meets quality standards, validates with inspector, and ensures proper documentation is completed
• Drives process improvements, updates documentation, and shares improvements with the Process Engineer for retention
• Completes end-of-shift tie-in
• Pays close attention to detail when reading, writing or completing all work documentation
• Adheres to Altek’s Vision, Core Values and Quality Policy, to ensure quality to customers, internal and external 
• Proactively maintains established company policies and manufacturing strategies
• Builds and maintains positive rapport with other Altek employees, customers and/or suppliers
• Adapts and modifies as circumstances warrant
• Maintains a positive outlook and treats co-workers with respect and professionalism
• Demonstrates safe work habits
• Embraces Altek's Quality Policy to ensure quality to internal and external customers
• Embraces Altek's vision, core values, and expected behaviors

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years’ experience in plastic injection molding processing 
• Knowledge of all aspects of injection molding machines
• Experience with hand and power tools
• Dexterity
• Intermediate computer, reading, verbal, math and written skills
• Skilled in installing injection molds and setting up auxiliary/secondary equipment (e.g., mold heaters, dryers, mills, presses, welders, etc.)
• Experienced with gas assist, hot oil, and robot process setups and adjustments
• Knowledgeable in material types, machine operations, and proper processing methods
• Proficient in using tools like calipers, micrometers, and height gauges to ensure product quality 
• Ability to communicate and behave effectively with others in a team environment
• Maintain a high level of quality output
• Able to read and interpret manufacturing blueprints
• Self-motivated 
• Ability to provide team support and assistance to co-workers as needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Activity Yes, No          Comment

Time Spend Indoors: 100%

Time Spend Outdoors: 0%

Never = 0%                   Occasionally = 25%                   Frequently = 75%                      Constantly = 100%