Job Description
Job Overview:
Founded in 1990 and based in New Richmond, WI, Isometric's vision was to manufacture tooling and provide manufacturing solutions to exacting specifications for ultra-small, ultra-precise, and ultra-complex applications. For the past 30 years, we're proud to say we've grown to be one of the largest medical-focused micro molders in the United States. In March 2024, Isometric was acquired by Nissha Medical Technologies (NMT), a global Contract Design/Development Manufacturing Organization. NMT’s expertise in the design and development of endoscopic devices, combined with Isometric’s market leading micro-molding capabilities, are revolutionizing drug delivery and medical devices including minimally invasive surgical instruments and surgical robotics. Together, we aim to meet the evolving needs of medical devices, enhance component miniaturization, and improve the maneuverability of small and precision components, ultimately contributing to improved device functionality.
It's an exciting time to join our team, and we're hiring for a Process Technician - 2nd Shift. This position is responsible for installing, adjusting, and aligning equipment to meet process conditions that ensure resin is of the highest quality for production. This role will conduct continuous improvement studies to access that conditions are consistent with ISO13485 standards. The hours for this position are Monday-Thursday, 3:00PM-1:30AM.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Perform molding trials as specified by the Project Engineer and establish molding processes that meet product specifications.
- Execute validation protocols per the requirements set forth by the Project Engineer.
- Evaluate molding processes and collaborate with Production Manager to update and improve techniques for quality, efficiency, safety, and productivity to ensure established performance standards and ISO13485 guidelines are met.
- Work collaboratively with Process Technicians and the Mold Set Up Tech to start presses and maintain quality during production runs, ensuring presses are loaded with proper material and dried correctly.
- Ensure production processes are within validated range and established guidelines.
- Ensure scrap is minimized and production time is within validated process parameters.
- Perform and record line clearances, and process start-ups, to verify that production processes are being carried out in accordance with validated processes and procedures.
- Communicate any identified defects, damage, press issues or concerns and the corresponding resolution to Production Manager.
- Troubleshoot molding processing issues as required.
Education and/or Experience:
- Associates degree in Mechanical Technology preferred
- Minimum of 3-5 years recent Process Technician experience preferred
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience with plastic resins and resin drying systems preferred
- Solid understanding of plastic injection molding processes that includes ability to identify when the process is deviating from the norm and ability to troubleshoot to find solution.
- Working knowledge of measurement equipment and basic blue print reading required.
- Certification in Plastics Injection Molding preferred
- Computer proficiency in MS Word and ERP systems preferred
- Knowledge of clean room practices preferred
- Solid understanding of ISO13485 or ISO9001 continuous improvement.
Isometric offers a comprehensive benefit package along with competitive pay:
- 401(k) program with Company match available after 90 days
- 3 weeks of paid time off, 2 personal days, and 10 paid holidays (11 holidays if you’re a Veteran!)
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA) options available the 1st of the month followed by 30 days
- Additional coverage options include Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Term Life/AD&D
- Voluntary benefit options include Supplemental Life/AD&D for Employees, Spouse, and Children, Critical Illness coverage, Hospital Indemnity coverage, and Group Accident Insurance
- Hands on training
Isometric, a NMT Company, is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce; we support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.
