Manufacturing Technician IV - Molding Process Tech

Job Description:

Molding Process Technician 1 st shift

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions.

We have an opportunity for a Molding Process Technician to join our Delavan, WI team. You will develop new, and optimize existing, manufacturing processes within the Injection molding department. You will be involved with new product roll outs and ongoing support ongoing support of those products. This role will also assist in coordinating tool and vendor related equipment repair when required.

You will:

• •Develop and improve molding processes for new or existing products by supporting production on a daily basis.
• •Assist the IM Manufacturing Engineer with creation of standard operating procedures for new or existing products.
• •Execute all new mold validations through our molding PPAP and Orange Packet process and assisting in the creation of the proper documentation to support ongoing production with IM Manufacturing Engineer and IM team leadership
• •Assist department technicians with troubleshooting of day to day issues when required.
• •Support IM Manufacturing Engineer and IM VSM by identifying improvement projects to increase Safety and Quality for not only our customers, but our associates.
• •Validate processes for part quality and cycle times in order to reduce scrap and improve productivity.
• •Support the IM Manufacturing Engineer and Quality Engineers by helping respond to internal or external part or process non-conformities by assisting in troubleshooting and root cause analysis tasks.
• •Provide guidance to operators, set up technicians and shift leads pertaining to part quality, process updates or machine/tooling concerns .
• •Adhere to the Pentair Quality Management System and focus on continuous improvements based on current set ups as well as maintenance opportunities.
• •Identify Personal training opportunities, external and internal, to help facilitate departmental efficiency and personal growth.

Key Qualifications:

• •Have 5+ years of experience working in a technical role in an Injection Molding environment.
• •Experience with mold, robot and machine set up and/or trouble shooting.
• •Strong knowledge on molding process development.
• •A basic understanding of Continuous Flow Manufacturing and lean principles.
• •Working knowledge of part inspection equipment such as calipers, dial indicators, go-no go gaging, and associated equipment.
• •Capable of writing technical documentation to ensure process capability, such as set-up and calibration procedures, and support the development and implementation of equipment standards to insure ease of operation, safety, and maintainability.

Shift/Hours:

• •1st shift: 6:00am – 2:00pm Monday - Friday
• •Occasional mandatory overtime required

Compensation:

The hourly pay for this role is: $38.00/hr. Opportunity for a rate increase after you are proficient in certain skills and have fulfilled training. Actual pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, and experience.

Benefits:

As part of our comprehensive benefits packages, Pentair provides the following benefits plans and programs to eligible employees:

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• •401(k)
• •Up to 5% 401K match starting day one of employment
• •Health savings account
• •Life insurance
• •Paid time off
• •Parental leave
• •Caregiver leave
• •Prescription drug insurance
• •Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.