Plastics Process Technician

Haemonetics is hiring a Molding Process Technician based out of its Center of Excellence located in Clinton, PA (Pittsburgh). In this role, you will directly impact product quality and operational efficiency. You will apply advanced technical problem-solving within the molding department (Injection Molding, Injection Blow Molding, Extrusion Blow Molding, and Tube Extrusion).

Primary Responsibilities:

Ability to start/stop various molding machines without jeopardizing the machine or mold condition in a safe manor

Participates in mold changeovers, including installation and removal of the molds from presses and responsibility for ensuring proper installation per validated configurations

Continuously monitors molding processes and can troubleshoot dimensional/aesthetic molded part defects using standard molding principles

Understands characteristics and processing requirements for a wide variety of plastic resins (K-Resin, HIPS, PC, HDPE, SAN, PMMA, PP, etc) and how they flow, shrink, warp, etc

Good documentation practices including process change tracking, moldtrax, and shift summary creation/ distribution

Has a good understanding of mold/process validated setpoint ranges, and follows all required manufacturing instructions

Able to perform/assist with various mold/machine related PM’s as needed

Ensures processes are running in validated range, to expected cycle times, and below budgeted scrap rates

Ability to clearly communicate tooling and machine issues to ensure accurate and timely repairs

Understands the use and control of various auxiliary processes including Part Extraction Robots, Dryers/Hoppers, Material Handling Loaders/Filters, Water/Oil Temperature Controllers, Hot Runner Controllers, etc.

Maintains a safe and clean work environment including equipment, floors, machines, oils, leaks, resins, tooling, etc.

Supports process validation activities including OQ/PQ execution, engineering studies and cost savings projects as required

Follows all applicable standard operating procedures, manufacturing instructions and/or standing instructions

Ability to work independently without supervision and with minimum direction

Must be willing to work other shifts or perform other duties/tasks that are of reasonable request by Management

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Plastics Engineering, preferred. High School diploma or equivalent required.

Candidates with advanced certifications or extensive thermoplastics process manufacturing experience may be considered.

Experience with high cavitation injection molds, preferred

Experience with Nissei, Sumitomo, or Arburg Injection Molding Machines is a plus

Experience with Uniloy Injection/Extrusion Blow Molding Machines is a plus

Experience with Davis Standard Extruders and Conair Downstream equipment is a plus

Experience with Husky, Thermoplay, Gamma Flux, Mold Masters Hot Runner Systems is a plus