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Here at Westfall Technik, we pride ourselves on being the fastest growing Plastic Injection Manufacturing Company in the USA and soon Globally. While many companies outsource their work, we believe in keeping our jobs in the US. We currently support over 1,500 employees across 15 facilities in the US, and we are still growing.

At our Ansonia site, we invest in our people. Our overall success is largely contributed to our employees’ skills and talents, that have been impactful and essential to the growth of our business. Here, you’ll get the opportunity to test your knowledge and skills and become a critical player within Westfall. We want you to view your time at Westfall as an investment to your future.

We are currently seeking a 3rd Shift Process Technician with the below qualifications:

Professional Attributes

• Measure CTQ dimensions and conducting visual inspections per the control plan/blueprint to help qualify runs. Documenting activities in the event log
• Measure and analyze CTQ dimensions and input into our SPC shop floor data base. Documenting activities in the event log
• Collect and monitor key molding process parameter on all validated tools looking for trends, spikes or shifts in the process and inputting the data into our SPC shop floor data base. Documenting activities in the event log
• Set-up, removal, and general maintenance of tooling including auxiliary equipment
• Ability to perform thorough quality checks and perform tasks with accuracy
• Basic tool repair and pull/set tools on molds
• Complete Reel and Lead Frame changes as required
• Material handling, mixing, drying, analysis, inventory & documentation
• Load programs, set process parameters and/or troubleshoot presses and tooling as required
• Troubleshoot machine/process problems and correct in a timely manner
• Respond to machine alarms, make process and or mechanical adjustments, and notify appropriate personnel as situation requires
• Provide continuous improvement and productivity ideas
• Monitor materials, systems, equipment, and operations by practice 6s and Lean manufacturing principles
• Monitor, start and stop work orders in IQMS
• Complete Sample runs as necessary
• Ability to multi-task
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Must be able to work efficiently in a fast paced and team environment
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Skills and Experience

• Associates Degree in Manufacturing and or advance Technical Apprenticeship Program Certification
• 1-5 Years of experience in similar roles in injection molding preferred
• Knowledge of injection molding presses, injection molds, thermoplastics, and support equipment
• Mechanical background is a must
• Computer knowledge is required and knowledge of production monitoring and MRP systems
• IQMS system experience a plus
• Basic understanding of SPC’s and SQC’s
• Able to read blueprints
• Able to use measurement equipment
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to resolve complex problems and manage task furnished in written and oral form
• Strong trouble shooting skill

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