Process Engineering Technician jobs in Overland Park, KS

Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Process Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of our manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities:

· Optimizes all machine processes by reducing scrap, cycle times and mold change times;

· Assists with launches of new programs by building a new process to ensure quality products of parts and attends launch meetings prior to production start-up as needed;

· Maintains and secures controlled injection process by using part weights by using plastic data and using a systematic approach to optimizing current running process;

· Directs set-ups for molds using efficient mold change systems and robotics;

· Oversees in-house tooling and material evaluations to ensure optimum performance;

· Describes system, components, and parts operating characteristics and malfunctions by writing technical reports;

· Sets-up injection molds and performs start-up and shut-down of molding systems;

· Verifies systems performance by testing functioning of installed equipment;

· Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, and evaluating new equipment and techniques;

· Responsible for setting up and maintaining process controls of presses, molds and equipment.

· Must be experienced with Robotics and Programming, with End of Arm Set-up and troubleshooting, develop and modify robot programs to handle parts without causing damage to the equipment or parts

· Knowledge of TPO's/ABS/Nylons/PC's.

· Monitor production for accuracy and efficiency and work with quality inspectors to ensure part quality/performance

· Make minor electrical and mechanical repairs and adjustments to machines/tools and notify supervisors when major service is required

· Provide ownership and analysis of injection molding process and equipment for the reduction in defects, overall process improvement and/or the reduction of downtime and continue improvements

· Compiles, stores and receives production data

· Completes all paperwork as required.

· Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

· Advise on improvements in tracking and reporting procedures.

· Must have experience with hot runners/valve gate sequencing/gas assist/insert molding.

· Promote safety by abiding to all related policies and procedures

Qualifications:

· Minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent. Ability to read, write and speak English effectively.

· Possess basic mathematical skills

· Possess basic office skills such as Excel, Microsoft Word and AS400 systems.

· Safety and environmental training and experience

· Previous experience in injection molding department or at least manufacturing experience.

· Must be able to work afternoons or night shift

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Kansas City, KS 66111: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person