Position Summary
Injection Molding Technicians will be responsible for all mold changes, machine startup and set up, machine shutdown, and all process troubleshooting. Ensure all machines run at optimum cycles and part quality is sustained. Time management, ability to prioritize, and communication skills are also critical for all technicians.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift available. **
1st shift - 8am-4pm
2nd shift - 4pm-12am
3rd shift - 12am to 8am (Tuesday - Saturday)
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Primary Accountabilities *(Essential Duties)*
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• Set up molding machine parameters to produce quality acceptable parts for production.
• Troubleshoot and perform process changes as needed on the injection molding machine.
• Perform mold changes quickly and efficiently as scheduled; including robot set up and programming.
• Ensure machines are running efficiently and producing parts within standard.
• Set up of all auxiliary and secondary equipment as required.
• Train operators in running production parts, monitoring their rates and part quality.
• Set up new tools and help establish and document optimum process.
• Ability to perform basic machine maintenance.
• Replace standard components within the mold such as inserts, springs, ejector pins, and fittings.
• Must be able to operate a forklift and/or overhead bridge crane to move and install molds into machinery.
• Participates in root cause problem solving activities in process and production areas.
• Supports all areas of production as needed.
• Ensure adherence to all required safety and quality standards.
• Other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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Secondary Accountabilities**
Back up trained in Supervision and employee assignments.
In addition to the accountabilities listed above, individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
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Position qualifications**
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary accountability satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Additionally, the physical demands and the work environment typically encountered are listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
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Education / Experience* (an equivalent combination of education and experience required to successfully complete the primary accountabilities is indicated below)*
Degree: High School Diploma
Years of Experience: 3-5 Area: Related to position
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Competencies**
Core Competencies: Fostering Teamwork; Managing Performance; Building Collaborative Relationships; Customer Orientation; Result Orientation; Personal Credibility
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Licenses / Certifications**
Will be required to complete Forklift training/lock out-tag out training (company will provide)
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Physical Requirements**
Approximate time spent to be included in physical demands such as walking, or bending, specific lifting requirements (lbs) and/or other requirements such as vision or hearing.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Able to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Able to walk long distances
• Able to work at elevated heights and navigate through machinery
• Able to work in hot/cold environments

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Work Environment:* Heavy Manufacturing*
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
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• Able to work long hours in hot conditions during spring and summer.
• Able to work in cold conditions during fall and winter.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.*
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Job Type: Full-time

Ability to Relocate:

• Orrick, MO 64077: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person