Process Technician

Suncast Corporation is the leading US-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-quality resin products for the home and industrial markets. A privately held company headquartered in Western Chicago, Illinois, Suncast prides itself on 35 years of innovation and sustainability across a wide range of product categories with materials proudly sourced in the USA. Everything we do is supported by the strength and ingenuity of American workers and we are committed to helping families across the country make the most of their unique spaces.

We utilize state-of-the-art machinery and innovative manufacturing techniques to consistently engineer products of the highest possible quality. Our philosophy is to promote from within, and we invest in our employees’ training and development through tuition reimbursement, on-the-job training, apprenticeships and more. We offer a clean manufacturing environment where safety is always job one.

The Process Technician is responsible for the operations of all assigned injection and blow molding machines. Typically, this will be between ten and fifteen machines. The Process Technician is responsible for meeting or exceeding productivity and quality standards within the area he or she is assigned.

This position requires a strong hands-on and technical orientation to the injection or blow molding processes. The employee must be capable of processing a variety of materials into a consistent finished product.

• The Process Technician ensures that injection and blow molding machines, molds, fixtures, and auxiliary equipment are set-up properly to meet safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Effectively communicate with managers and coworkers on issues concerning quality, safety, and productivity.
• Coordinate with the molding labor leadership to ensure full machine and labor utilization.
• The Process Technician recommends changes to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Report machine and equipment malfunctions to support personnel.
• Provide training and guidance of the material handler assigned to his/her presses.
• The Process Technician stays informed of new technology, methods, and materials for this position.
• Ability to learn in-house programs for BOM, shop order details, etc.
• Ability to perform minor maintenance and set up functions to assist in job set ups.
• Pass a test for LOTO and follow all standard safety procedures involving LOTO.
• Support and practice all Suncast safety policies, quality standards, and housekeeping methods at all times.

• Up to and including high school diploma. Specialized courses, seminars, training or background in trades such as pneumatics, hydraulics, plastic processing, etc, preferred. Three to five years of experience in this position. Knowledge of standard practices such as basic process control (start up, shutdown, etc) and mechanical principles (pressure, heat, vacuum, heat transfer, gas assist, etc). Knowledge of various power tool equipment (grinders, conveyors, chillers, scales, dryers, etc) and hand tool equipment (clippers, utility knives, etc).
  
  Requires general supervision under standard practices.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to respond to questions from managers, engineers, and coworkers. Bilingual a plus.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• The employee will be required to enter data into established databases and spreadsheets. This will require the ability to learn to use Windows™ based programs or computer‑controlled equipment with training.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.…