Process Technician 3rd shift (10 pm - 6 am) at Wise Plastics Technologies

St. Charles, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Dec, 25

Salary

35.0

Posted On

26 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Injection Molding, Mechanical Aptitude, Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Communication Skills, Leadership, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Preventative Maintenance, Quality Control, Continuous Improvement, Training, Data Collection, Robotics Knowledge, Process Troubleshooting, Team Player

Industry

Plastics Manufacturing

Description

Description We're hiring experienced injection molding process technicians and here's why you should join our team! Great Place to Work certified for 6 consecutive years...why? People and a family feel culture. Great Pay: Earn between $28 - $35 per hour depending on your level of experience Sign-on bonus: $3000 sign-on bonus! Great Benefits: medical, dental, vision- Blue Cross Blue Shield, short-term disability and life insurance, 401k plan w/company match, 2 weeks of paid time off, 9 paid holidays and a tuition reimbursement benefit of up to $3000 annually! Relocation Assistance: consider a move to the St. Charles area! Enjoy living in the Fox Valley which offers an amazing quality of life, quaint shopping, an abundance of biking, hiking all along the Fox River. We'll help offset some of the cost. Industry Respected and Stable Company: Join a highly respected company with over 50 years of experience, offering growth and stability. Modern Manufacturing Environment: Work with high-tech equipment in a clean, state-of-the-art facility, with diverse and dynamic projects. Career Advancement: As a process technician, you can enter a 2-year training program to become a process engineer! You can also become a supervisor, get your master molder certificate and more! Major Duties and Responsibilities: Sets up molds and production equipment including robots, auxiliary equipment, automation, etc. Troubleshoots and identifies root cause issues of injection molding process and production equipment and records findings and/or submits work orders. Performs established shift preventative maintenance and TPM tasks. Maintains production data collection to include process change, downtime, and setup time. Ensures all processes are running within established control limits. Prepares first and last piece shots for Quality Control. Partners with Quality Technicians to ensure quality standards are met. Additional Responsibilities: Participates in continuous improvement activities, including 5S standards. Assists in training operators and provides leadership in absence of Supervisor. Performs established audits. Participates in cross-functional meetings and activities. Requirements Required Skill/Knowledge: Minimum 2-3 years’ experience as a Process Line Technician in injection molding. Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, takes initiative and is proactive. Team player, able to apply critical thinking in order to solve problems, attention to detail, good communication skills both written and verbal. Demonstrated ability to work in a leadership capacity. Good interpersonal skills. Reliable and dependable. Able to adapt to frequent change and prioritize. Preferred Skills / Knowledge: IQMS/ ERP system familiarity, scientific molding/decoupled molding, continuous improvement methodology, decision making, basic pick and place robotic knowledge (ladder logic). Education Level / Required Certification: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent Additional Information: Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, sit, walk, stand or balance and work within tight spaces. Ability to climb stairs and ladders. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds. Exposure to noise and odor of plastic. Exposure to liquid colorants, alcohol, cleaning and slip agents. Requires use of personal protective equipment. Required to operate overhead crane and electric pallet jacks. Overtime as required. Other duties as assigned. **sign-on bonus paid out over 24 months Benefits: To view our benefits please visit our website www.wiseplastics.com/careers Wise Plastics Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Responsibilities

The Process Technician sets up molds and production equipment, troubleshoots issues, and maintains production data. They ensure processes run within control limits and prepare samples for quality control.