Process Technician II (Third Shift)

Position: 1 full-time position

Experience: 3–4 years

Compensation: Third shift includes a $1.50 shift differential.

Full Job Description

Work Shift

Third shift (United States of America). Our North Carolina facility is temperature-controlled by HVAC.

Job Description

The Process Technician II takes ownership of processes in the injection molding department, particularly in their assigned area. The role focuses on maintaining daily performance, run efficiency, and repeatability for injection department molds and machinery. The technician performs accurate, efficient mold setups and startups to maintain machine output and utilization for the assigned cell.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs all Setup Technician I and II responsibilities, including mold preparation, removal, and installation, as well as robot and secondary equipment setup.
• Maintains maximum machinery utilization and uptime in the assigned area.
• Monitors running jobs daily for adherence to department standards, including part quality, cycle time, and part weight conditions.
• Troubleshoots and resolves processing range issues that are abnormal or outside standard operating procedures.
• Works with the Senior Tech Supervisor, Engineering, Mold Shop, Scheduling, and Quality Control departments on mold and material testing. Documents test results accurately and makes recommendations.
• Performs mold changeovers and leads group efforts to meet schedule requirements. Trains others in proper setup and startup procedures.
• Helps identify, recommend, and implement procedures to improve department safety, efficiency, and profitability.
• Provides technical support to other setup technicians to fine-tune jobs, maximize output, reduce cycle times and part weights, and help improve department profit margins.
• Identifies and corrects safety hazards.
• Keeps production areas clean and orderly.
• Maintains reliable, consistent, and punctual attendance to meet department and organizational needs.
• Performs essential duties satisfactorily.
• Follows safety procedures, wears PPE as needed, attends safety meetings, and reports equipment or other unsafe or hazardous conditions.
• Works effectively as a team member, gives and receives feedback, and treats others with respect.
• Takes ownership of work and conduct, accepts accountability, encourages solutions, and communicates work and project status.
• Follows department quality standards and raises concerns to the immediate manager.
• Understands and demonstrates Cambro company culture and core values: Safety, Quality, Respect, and Service.
• Understands department key performance indicators and contributes to achieving them individually and as part of the team.
• Performs other duties as needed or required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Has the knowledge and ability to perform all aspects of material handler and setup positions.
• Works overtime as needed and remains flexible about possible schedule changes to meet business needs.

Required Qualifications

The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or GED, or 3–4 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated advanced processing and troubleshooting skills, including the ability to quickly identify and resolve root causes of processing and quality issues.
• Ability to develop, optimize, and document run parameters for new or existing department molds, materials, auxiliary equipment, and secondary equipment.
• Ability to coordinate activities with personnel in the Injection Molding department and supporting departments to accomplish assigned goals and objectives.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to solve practical processing-related problems when standardization is limited.
• Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Excellent knowledge of injection molding processes, materials, molds, and machinery. Demonstrated ability to lead a group toward a predetermined goal. Knowledge of all aspects of utility, material handler, and setup technician roles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical, electrical, or hydraulics training or experience.
• Scientific Injection Molding or Paulson Practical Injection Molding (Advanced).

Physical Demands

The physical demands below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Walking, standing, bending at the neck and waist, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting at the neck and waist, repetitive hand use, simple and power grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, reaching above and below the shoulder, and carrying or lifting up to 75 lbs. with a team lift.

• Driving cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment
• Working around equipment and machinery
• Exposure to excessive noise
• Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals
• Working at heights
• Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment

PPE Requirements

• Safety glasses
• Utility gloves and cutting knives
• Leather-top, slip-resistant shoes
• Safety-toe, slip-resistant shoes
• Hearing protection (e.g., earplugs or earmuffs)

Equal Opportunity and Work Authorization

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.