Process Technician 2 @ Lasko Products

Lasko Products, an industry leader of home environment products for over 100 years, is looking to add Plastic Injection Molding Process Technician to the team in our Franklin, TN manufacturing facility.

We are hiring for both 2nd and 3rd shift.

The Plastic Injection Molding Process Technicians will perform duties to set-up and cycle a variety of Plastic Injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment and make process adjustments to ensure proper function and quality parts.

Essential Functions 

Set-up, start-up, troubleshoots, and monitors injection molding machines and related equipment to ensure production
Measure and visually inspect products for surface and dimension defects

Make machine adjustments, injection pressure, and cycle times for wide range of plastic materials to ensure proper quality and function of parts

Ensure part/material containment measures are implemented

Troubleshoot molding problems

Notify maintenance of any issues with any equipment; mold repair department and supervisor of any mold issues

Watch production monitoring software for machines stopping, cycles not to standards, color changes and mold changes

Conduct Root Cause Analysis of factors affecting overall product quality

Enter all scrap into the production monitoring system; weigh and document all purging before disposing

Communicate part quality issues, process issues, safety issues and resolutions to next shift

Occasionally responsible for leading department in the absence of the shift supervisor

Run scrap, down time reports, from monitoring system and communicate large scrap numbers and major downtime codes

Use personal computer, dial/digital calipers, gauges, and hand tools

Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition

Required Education and Experience 

High School or equivalent. Technical education/background and Associate’s Degree preferred

Ideally 3–5 years’ Injection Technician experience

Team player who demonstrates the ability to relate to employees at all levels of the organization

Experience with robotics systems with ability to set-up, troubleshoot and start-up injection molding equipment

Familiarity with various types of plastic material and knowledge of Milacron injection molding equipment ranging up to 1000 ton capacity is also required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

About Lasko Products

Better Air Starts Here.

Lasko Products is the leading air solutions brand with a reputation for reliable products, peak performance, and perpetual innovation – our commitment to our customers for over a century. Founded in 1906 by Henry Lasko in Philadelphia, Lasko has evolved for over a century to become the global leader in air solution products. From our roots in small appliances, fans, and portable heaters, we’ve grown to become the leading home comfort company while maintaining our unwavering commitment to quality and value. Today, Lasko stands as a symbol of innovation, offering consumers around the world high-performance products; portable fans, heaters, air purifiers, humidifiers, and home ventilation solutions. Our well-known brands, such as B-Air, Air King, and Guardian Technologies, serve both consumer and commercial markets across North America and internationally. As an American company, we take pride in upholding the spirit of hard work, trust and accessibility, ensuring that Lasko remains available to all, for generations to come. Headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania, with manufacturing and distribution facilities nationwide, Lasko continues to set the standard in the air solutions category for another 100 years.

Lasko’s mission is to enhance lives by creating comfortable environments with innovative products you can trust.

The company’s success is based on Five Core Values:

Be Bold

Challenge the status quo
Courageously pursue the impossible 
Reject mediocrity

Be Together 

Work together for success 
Drive trust and candor with each other 
Prioritize "We" before "I"

 Be A Leader

Lead with personal conviction 
Inspire each other to deliver high- quality results
Leverage resilience and agility to drive excellence

Be Accountable 

Consistently deliver to our customers 
Embrace commitments as a contract 
Take pride in our actions

Be The Change 

Demonstrate a passion to win 
Make a difference at work in our communities 
Step forward and take initiative

Why Join Lasko?

At Lasko, we believe people do their best work when they’re supported ---- personally and professionally. That’s why we offer flexible hours and a hybrid work schedule for our corporate team, promoting employees to balance life and work in a way that fits their lifestyle. Our dog-friendly corporate headquarters adds a fun, welcoming atmosphere, while our competitive salaries with bonus potential recognize and reward your contributions. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a strong 401(k) match, wellness incentives, and robust health coverage. Join Lasko and be part of a legacy of innovation – at a company that values flexibility, growth, and a culture where you can thrive.

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