What are the responsibilities and job description for the Injection Molding Technician position at Careers Integrated Resources Inc?
Job Title: Injection Molding Technician
Location: Corning, NY
Duration: 12 months, possible extension
Schedule: 32 hours a week (4 days a week, 8am - 5pm)
Pay: $27 hourly
Job Description:
Required Skills:
Position Overview:
Education and Experience:
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Soft Skills:
Location: Corning, NY
Duration: 12 months, possible extension
Schedule: 32 hours a week (4 days a week, 8am - 5pm)
Pay: $27 hourly
Job Description:
Required Skills:
- Minimum 1 year (2-5 preferred) injection molding experience.
Position Overview:
- Set up and configure injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and molds according to
- experimental plans.
- Operate and monitor machines during experimental and production runs to ensure optimal performance.
- Diagnose and resolve process or equipment issues, including machine malfunctions and molding defects.
- Perform routine maintenance on molds, machines, and auxiliary equipment to minimize downtime and
- ensure reliability.
- Maintain accurate documentation of machine settings, experimental data, and maintenance activities.
- Follow all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or associate degree in manufacturing, plastics technology, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 1-5 years of experience in injection molding or a similar manufacturing role.
Required Skills:
- Must have hands-on experience in operating injection molding machine.
- Ability to observe and adjust processes and experiments as they progress
- Problem solving skills
- Mechanical aptitude
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
Preferred Skills:
- Injection molding machine setup and troubleshooting experience
- Injection molding mold assembly experience
- Experience in injection molded optics
- Proficient in SolidWorks CAD drafting
- Technical report writing
Soft Skills:
- Detail oriented.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong work ethic
- Physical ability to lift heavy equipment and stand for extended periods.
- Strong communication/organization skills
Salary : $27