KWC Process Technician

TYPICAL DUTIES: Serve as a technical resource for injection molding process troubleshooting and continuous improvement.Respond to production, operator, and Quality concerns involving injection molding equipment, tooling, materials, and processes.Troubleshoot molding defects, process variations, equipment conditions, and other issues affecting product quality or production efficiency.Oversee and support the initial startup of injection molding processes until stable, repeatable production conditions have been established.Set up, monitor, evaluate, and adjust injection molding process parameters to maintain consistent product quality.Monitor process conditions and make appropriate adjustments based on equipment performance, material characteristics, quality requirements, and production data.Utilize an analytical and systematic approach to process troubleshooting and problem solving.Apply Design of Experiments (DOE), screening exercises, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and other analytical methods when evaluating process conditions and improvements.Analyze real-time production and process data to identify trends, abnormalities, and opportunities for improvement.Use production and quality data to make informed process adjustments that improve quality, productivity, efficiency, and cost.Identify root causes of process-related defects and implement appropriate corrective actions.Assist in reducing scrap, cycle times, downtime, and other manufacturing inefficiencies.Support continuous improvement initiatives related to injection molding processes, equipment, tooling, automation, and material handling.Monitor and evaluate the performance of injection molding machines, process controllers, auxiliary equipment, and automation systems.Work with a variety of plastic resins, including commodity and engineering-grade materials, with particular emphasis on polypropylene.Verify proper material handling, drying, blending, and delivery conditions when applicable to the molding process.Assist with process development and validation for new molds, materials, equipment, products, and process changes.Establish and maintain appropriate processing parameters and process documentation.Document process changes, troubleshooting activities, equipment concerns, and corrective actions as required.Communicate process conditions and technical concerns to Production, Quality, Maintenance, and management.Work with Maintenance personnel when equipment-related conditions contribute to process or quality problems.Assist operators and production personnel with understanding proper process conditions and recognizing potential production issues.Follow established quality procedures and ensure process changes do not negatively affect product specifications or customer requirements.Maintain compliance with all company safety policies, procedures, and work instructions.Perform additional duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES: Able to work in various work environments (inside...