Plastic Process Technician

WORK PROCESS SCHEDULE

PLASTIC PROCESS TECHNICIAN

O*NET/SOC CODE: 51-4072.00 RAPIDS CODE: 0660

DESCRIPTION: Oversees all processes involved in the manufacturing of plastic injection molded products such that improvements in the areas productivity, cost reduction, scrap reduction, mold try-out and training are achieved: Checks all machines and tools daily for correct molding parameters and dies setting. responsible for process sheets and cycle cards. Studies methods of processing all jobs. Troubleshoots jobs and processes procedures. Monitors scrap rates. Develops, recommends and implements corrective action to improve efficiencies. Coordinates sampling of new tool activity with engineers. Maintains tools repair reports. Performs minor tool repair. Must have working knowledge of machinery, including hydraulics, electrical and solid state components and secondary equipment such as grinders, trim presses, and chillers. May be involved in production control, end of run meetings and quality planning.

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING:

APPROXIMATE HOURS

A. Oversees Mold Try-Out	500
B. Samples production Materials	500
C. Performs Minor Tool Repair	500
D. Troubleshooting Job Processes and Equipment	1000
E. Sets Dies to Predesignated Settings	500
F. Keeps Cycle Records	100
G. Works with Product Development Teams	200
H. Monitors Scrap Reduction	1000
I. Administers Production Control Procedures	1000
J. Participates in End of Run Meetings	500
K. Participates in Quality Planning	1000
L. Participates in Quality Planning Diagnoses and Repairs Electrical and Solid State Difficulties	500
M. Diagnoses and Repairs Hydraulic Problems	200
N. Diagnoses and Repairs Pneumatic Applications and Components	200
O. Diagnoses and Repairs Secondary Equipment Problems 300 (including Grinders, Trim Presses, Chillers)	300
Total Hours	8000

RELATED INSTRUCTION:

1. Plastic Process
2. Applied Mathematics
3. Basic Electricity and Wiring
4. (Fundamentals of Electronics)
5. Industrial Electricity
6. Basic Hydraulic Components and Circuits
7. Pneumatic Components and Circuits
8. Blueprint Reading
9. Statistical Process Control
10. Robotics Theory and Operation
11. Introduction to Plastics
12. Plastics Manufacturing Processes
13. Introduction of Injection Molds
14. Physical Properties of Testing