Do you have strong mechanical aptitude? OR Working in a manufacturing environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to take those skills and learn injection molding?
We are looking for a professional to help our Injection Molding Team (Hours from 10AM to 6:30PM EST), to keep production running smoothly. We are looking to take your foundation of skills and help you learn new skills, in an industry that is growing in US. If you are interested then I encourage you to apply to our role. If you are seasoned professional with injection molding, we could definitely use your talents as well, so please apply.

OVERVIEW

The Molding Technician is responsible for overseeing the operation of injection molding machines to produce products which conform to part specifications, quality specifications, procedures, and standards. Set up molding equipment, process, and to produce parts to specification throughout the shift.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize mechanical skills to install, remove and adjust Injection Molding machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoot Injection Molding machines and follow process to resolve failures.
• Perform set-up of molds for all mold changes, equipment set-up and start-up of injection molding machines, operate all molding machines and mold quality parts to customer specifications and standards.
• Assist in preventative maintenance and repair of molding machines and molds.
• Keep Injection Molding machines and auxiliary equipment running in a safe, productive, quality-the-first time, and efficient manner.
• Perform cleaning and general maintenance tasks.
• Achieve adequate production levels while maintaining the expected product quality.
• Communicate to supervisor and other technicians and document all technical information and issues.
• Participate in reducing the rate of scrap.
• Assists in training of employees in proper work methods for safe and efficient performance of job duties.
• Maintains records, files, and other documentation pertinent to assignments.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as required.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong mechanical aptitude and mechanical skills.
• Two (2) years of direct hands on injection molding including machine adjustment, troubleshooting, mold installation and removal, is preferred but not necessary.
• RJG Master Molding or formal training a plus but not a requirement.
• Associates degree in Plastic, Mechanical, Engineering Technology, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• General knowledge of plastic materials and processes a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Mathematical aptitude
• Experience with PC tools including MS Excel and Word.