Injection Mold Technician

• Job Summary:** Primarily set up machines with the appropriate mold for
  
  

the job. Ensures that the mold is installed and operational for the work

order and maintain a system of quality and reliability testing for the

organization\'s products and/or development processes before the

finished products reaches customers. **Responsibilities and Duties:** -

Work with Tool Room and/or Maintenance to resolve any issues pertaining

to molds and machines. - Ensures that each mold is set up and running to

the parameters established on the Set-Up Sheet - Monitors machine

operations for any leaks or anything that may cause the machinery to not

run properly. - Adjusts machine (pressure, heat, cycle time) to maximize

product quality and production efficiency. - Sets up any auxiliary

equipment required at the press. - Connects electrical hook-ups that are

associated with the efficient running of a mold. - Replaces any water

fittings or hoses that are defective. - Trouble shoots quality

deficiencies and corrects them. - Pulls production molds that required

repair. - Sets up, evaluates, and fills out a Set-Up Sheet for new

molds. - Runs sample orders in various colors and materials as

directed. - Assists operators by giving advice pertaining to quality or

machine deficiencies. - When pulling a mold, is responsible for cleaning

the machine so that no parts from the mold are left. - Cleans area

around machine. - Initiates the last shot evaluation form. - Operates a

bank of machines if required. - Understands the use of customer work

instructions and where to find them. - Notifies Quality if a

nonconformance is found. - Responsible for the quality and adequacy of

own work. - Maintain ISO standards and procedures. - Performs other

duties as assigned. **Additional Duties:** - Will comply with all

company policies and procedures. - Will perform other duties as assigned

and directed. **Required Skills/Abilities:** - Verbal and written

communication skills. - Excellent organizational skills and attention to

detail to start/stop jobs. - Strong analytical and problem-solving

skills to follow instructions, set molds, and troubleshoot common

issues. - Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to

operate various machine models. - Reliable and trustworthy. **Education

and Experience:** - High school diploma or equivalent. - Experience in

injection molding, mold setup, and basic processing is required.

• Physical Requirements:** - Must be able to stand and/or walk 80% of
  
  

the day, pushing, pulling, and lifting. - Must be able to lift, push, or

pull 50 pounds. **Disclaimer:** The above statements are intended to

describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people

assigned to this classification. This is not an exhaustive list of all

Responsibilities, Duties, And Skills Required. All Employees May Be

required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from

time to time, as needed.