Plastic Injection Mold Setup Technician, 2nd or 3rd Shift (Full-Time)

$20–$30 Per Hour

As a Plastic Injection Mold Setup Technician, 2nd or 3rd Shift with Augustine Plastics, Inc. (API), you will use your minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on plastic injection mold setup experience and strong knowledge of machinery and equipment, including automation, to play a key role in the production of plastic parts and components for a wide array of industries including Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Medical, Water/Wastewater Treatment, and more. Work Monday to Friday, 2nd Shift, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM or 3rd Shift, 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM with shift premium pay (training period shift TBD, either 1st Shift 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM or 3rd Shift, 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM). API offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Follow Work Instructions to set up and change over injection molding machines, automation, and auxiliary equipment for different jobs.
• Maintain optimum molding processes.
• Perform material handling/storage, and other miscellaneous jobs.
• Evaluate parts per Molding and Finishing Guidelines and perform process validation on all start-up parts.
• Enter required information on IQMS RTStation operator panel.
• Establish process control plans per customer requirements.
• Maintain setup records.
• Identify and recommend parts and accessories that need to be ordered.
• Provide operator training as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on Plastic Injection Mold Setup experience, which includes mold setups, startups, processing, troubleshooting, and removal
• Strong knowledge of machinery and equipment including automation
• Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of resins and materials
• Manufacturing experience
• Heavy lifting
• Ability to use hoists or overhead cranes to maneuver and set up tooling weights of up to approximately 15,000 lbs.
• Strong attention to detail
• Negative Panel Drug Test
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the following machinery and equipment preferred: Conair® Silo, hot stampers, ultrasonic welders, control systems, chiller, robots, forklift, scales, building hydraulic hose, building water hose, hopper loaders, parts separator, dryers, new molds, and miscellaneous equipment
• Experience with multimeters, air tools, hand tools, power tools, test equipment, gauges, scales, gantries, and hoists
• Experience with ERP/MRP software
• Valid forklift operator’s license
  
  

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Plastics Technologist Certification or Associate degree in Plastics Technology highly preferred
• Minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on plastic injection mold setup experience required
• Willing to train the right candidate with extensive mechanical and machinery experience
  
  

Top Perks & Benefits

• Holidays Off with Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (listed below)
• Promote-from-Within Opportunities
  
  

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Program
• Paid Holidays
• Medical and Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Safe Harbor Match
• Annual Attendance/Holiday Bonus Eligibility
• Life Insurance Option
• Fitness Center Membership, Corporate Discount
• Wellness Center Membership, Corporate Discount
  
  

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• 2nd Shift, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
• 3rd Shift, 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• Training on either 1st Shift or 3rd Shift, TBD
• Shift premium pay
• Occasional overtime as needed
  
  

Ability To Commute/relocate

• Somerset, PA 15501: Reliably commute, or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)