Process Technician

Company: Cepheid
Location: California Hot Springs
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Job Summary:The position will work with all phases of the Injection Molding on production floor, (Prefer Nissei and Yushin experience) from start- up of molds, troubleshooting, set up of molds, and assist in monitoring quality. Responsible for setting and adjusting machine controls according to established window parameters while troubleshooting "Quality Issues" during production runs. Help Identified and diagnose technical issues for a quick resolution and immediate response to avoid press down time. Ensure to follow SOP and WI procedure and log in all data required for process on each lot running; as well as following all safety precautions to perform all tasks in a safe environment.Essential Job Responsibilities:Installs molds into injection molding machinesVerifies existing mold setups.Comply with all SOP curricula training forms from Annual Training PlanStarts and maintains proven molds.Maintains daily records of molding parameters.Submit and monitor the molding condition table and other reports and checklist.Maintains molding machines, molds and molding area in clean and orderly condition.Performing process troubleshooting, part visual inspections, and various other functions to ensure part conformity and quality.Performs process verifications and evaluations of molds.Review, propose and implement process changes to improved production efficiency.Support new project introductions activities to include:Trial /Test production runsSupport Danaher PSP root cause analysisTool and Mold QualificationsImplement and sustain Kaizen events on the floorProcess set up for all new moldsCoordinates and communicates with Shift supervisor and cross functional teams to resolve issues and improve process and efficiency.Inspect and monitor process, including water temperatures, machine parameters, and material properties.Attend and resolve all molding quality issuesAttend all quality requests from production floor that causes scrap and press down time.Minimum Requirements:Education or Experience (in years)High School diploma or equivalent.5 years' experience in an injection molding environment.Knowledge and Skills:Injection Molding Process from set up to start up.Capable to Perform First Article and diagnose mold issues recommending repairs.Knowledgeable on SOP, GMP, Agile, BMRAM, ISO, Kaizen, Six sigma, 5S, and PSP is a plus.Knowledge of cleanroom medical molding practices and procedures.Strong mechanical background.Ability to analyze and troubleshoot machines, molds, and robot setup problem issues.Effective written and oral communications skills.Basic computer and MS Office software skills.A team player that works with management and technicians to strive our continuous improvements.Capable to follow up with basic Quality procedure.Physical Requirements / AbilitiesAbility to lift 50 lbs.Proper use of basic Injection Molding ToolsAble to continue working standing-up for 8 hours. (with the exception of breaks and lunch)Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The "EEO is the Law" poster is available here.

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