Band 5 Process Technician

Process Technician 1

Job Title: Process Technician 1 Division/Department Reports to: Injection Molding Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Work Comp Code: 2836

Employee Department: 310 Employee Status: Full-Time

Effective Date: 01/16/2025 Labor Type: Indirect

EEO Code: Technician

Summary:

In depth understanding of injection molding processes and machinery. Ability to change tooling, set up machines and monitor for accurate process and cycle times of machinery.

Primary Responsibilities:

Other:

• Other duties as assigned.

Safety:

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment through good housekeeping practices.
• Follow all safety and OSHA guidelines.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required, normally acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two to five years of experience in an injection molding environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Self-motivation.

Physical Demands:

Employee must be able to lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds and push or pull up to 150 pounds. Employee must have the ability to complete the following repetitive tasks. Percent involved in each applicable activity is noted:

• Visual Inspection of machinery and product 75%
• Color Vision 75%
• Balance 75%
• External Cold 5%
• External Heat 5%
• Noise 10%
• Wet Conditions 10%
• Working without assistance 75%
• Fine Hand Manipulations 40%
• Pinching Fingers movements 40%
• Seated work 10%
• Bending 40%
• Kneeling 10%
• Squatting 40%
• Reaching above head 40%
• Prolonged standing/walking 75%
• Twisting 40%

Working Conditions:

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Requires the use of safety equipment that may include but is not limited to: eye safety glasses, hearing protection, and hard hats. Jewelry is not permitted.

Special Requirements:

Must pass:

• Pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Background check.

Employee Benefits:

• 40 hours of non-paid time off starts at time of hire and requires supervisor approval to use.
• PTO accrual starts at time of hire; 1 hour earned for every 40 hours worked. PTO can be used for any reason after 90 days of employment.
• Vacation accrual starts once eligibility time has been met; employees can earn up to 80 hours per year, requiring supervisor approval to use. Increase in vacation time earned is based on years of service schedule.
• 10 paid holidays once eligibility time has been met.
• Healthcare, dental, and vision along with other voluntary insurances available to employees who have met their eligibility time and work a minimum of 30 hours a week.
• $50k life insurance policy provided to employees who have met their eligibility time and work a minimum of 30 hours a week. Additional coverage available at a discounted rate.
• Employee Assistance Program available to all employees and their eligible family members with 24/7 access.
• 401(k) retirement for employees 21 years and older with the ability to contribute 1st of the month following date of hire. Company match up to 50% of a 6% employee contribution after 90 days. Company contributions are discretionary and will be made after our internal approval processes are completed and all requirements have been met.
• Profit Sharing for employees 21 years and older who have met minimum required worked hours as of January 1st or July 1st based on date of hire. This is automatically contributed to annually. Company contributions are discretionary and will be made after our internal approval processes are completed and all requirements have been met.
• Sam’s Club membership for employees with at least 1 year of service on or before April 1st.
• Tuition reimbursement/seminars for continued education, requiring company approval and must be related to employee’s current or potential future position with the company.

Shifts available dependent on current openings based on production needs:

Day shift M-F 6:00am-6:00pm

Night shift Su-Th 6:00pm-6:00am with 15% shift premium