Process Technician - 3rd Shift - Plastic Injection Molding
Overview
Summit Plastic Molding seeks a Process Technician for the 3rd shift at Detroit location. This full-time position runs Monday through Friday from 10:00pm until 6:30am. Candidates will oversee shift operations and ensure production meets quality and quantity standards.
What You'll Do11
- 1Train and counsel employees on modern production techniques
- 2Conduct routine preventative maintenance on equipment
- 3Adjust processes to boost efficiency and productivity
- 4Supervise and train production staff members
- 5Set up molds and perform preventive maintenance on machinery
- 6Inspect safety devices across all equipment
- 7Assist operators in optimizing machine performance
- 8Maintain cleanliness throughout the production floor
- 9Document shift-related activities and relay information to supervisors
- 10Identify and resolve product or process issues promptly
- 11Instruct staff on equipment usage and safety protocols
Requirements4
- 1Associate of science degree or two to three years relevant experience and/or training
- 2Strong communication abilities
- 3Deep understanding of injection molding methodologies materials and equipment
- 4Proven capacity to supervise and build cooperative workplace relationships
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