IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Process Technician!

This role will be based in our Pineville, North Carolina plant, and report to the Process Supervisor.

Do not miss the opportunity to join a broad family of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!

Job Summary

As the Process Technician, the successful candidate will lead and coordinate activities directed at continuous improvement and optimization of process parameters, tooling as well as equipment in the injection molding department. These activities are to be conducted while ensuring and improving safety and environmental, product quality, production output, housekeeping, and cost control to achieve plant goals.

Principal Responsibilities

• Manage projects related to process improvement as related to equipment, tooling, and production procedures

• Conduct technical training in the molding department for machine operators

• Inspect machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimize utilization, documenting process parameters both electronically and on paper

• Maintain quality standards by aligning with the Approved Compounds/Components List, Quality Control Manual, and ISO procedures

• Test new tooling and equipment to check process efficiency and measure results

• Identify, report, and follow-up on maintenance related issues by use of the work order system

• Assist in the start-up and solving of process related problems with production equipment, tooling, and auxilary equipment

• Assist the Production Manager in the review the master schedule supplied by the Production Planner daily for planning the labor resources, machine utilization, and change over activities

Qualifications & Experience

• 2 year degree in Engineering or 3-5 years equivalent working experience

• Experience with Toshiba Presses considered an asset

• PVC Plastics experience is helpful with solid understanding of RJG Scientific Molding

• Working knowledge of blending raw materials and the injection molding process & tooling

• A proven record in a continuous improvement manufacturing environment with ISO 9001

• Excellent leadership/management, written & verbal communication, problem solving and troubleshooting skills

• A strong working knowledge of computers using word processing and spreadsheets

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at HR@ipexna.com

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