Plastics Injection Molding Technician - First Shift

Flow Dry is on a mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive. Flow Dry Technology is a leading manufacturer of automotive desiccant components, which are critical to vehicle functionality and safety. Our technology is preferred by the most discerning automotive platforms.

Flow Dry is part of Filtration Group, a global market-leading provider of filtration consumables that drives innovation and delivers solutions across a broad spectrum of applications and end-markets, with a focus on life sciences, indoor air quality and industrial technologies. Filtration Group is a mission-driven, global market-leading company with a strong culture, which presents tremendous career growth opportunities.

Flow Dry is looking for an energetic, knowledgeable, 1st Shift Plastics Engineer Technician.

This individual will be responsible for supervising 2-4 operators and serving as the first trouble shooter for machine problems that arise during the shift. Strong injection molding experience and technical knowledge are critical.

Responsibilities

Ensures the safety of yourself and colleagues in all aspects of work including the safety features of each workstation.

Sets up and operates injection-molding machines to cast products from thermoplastic materials

Installs dies on machine, according to work order specifications, using clamps, bolts, and hand tools

Sets machine controls, regulating molding temperature, volume of plastic, molding pressure and time, according to knowledge of plastics and molding procedures

Loads material into machine, removes parts from mold using hand tools as necessary

Trim excess flash/material using hand tools or press as necessary

May mix thermoplastic materials and coloring pigments in mixing machine, according to formula; may grind scrap plastic into powder for reuse

Document processes and procedures to maintain records

Set up auxiliary equipment

Troubleshoot and problem solve injection molding, auxiliary, and secondary operations

Inventory, identify, select, and prepare resins for molding

Perform equipment maintenance and repairs; maintain and organize tools and equipment

Inspect parts for qualification

Select molding setup parameters for new tooling

Work productively and cooperatively with others while maintain clear communications

Knowledge to perform quality test on each product type; knowledge to remove/install injection molding tools and perform daily PM’s on tools

Other duties assigned

Qualifications

5 years injection molding experience

High school diploma, additional formal training preferred

Prior leadership experience

Detail oriented, organized, self-motivated team-player

PC proficient using an ERP, Microsoft Suite, and other software

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Effective problem analysis and problem resolution skills

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ABOUT FILTRATION GROUP: Filtration Group is a global market-leading provider of filtration consumables that are designed to drive innovation and deliver solutions across a broad spectrum of applications and end-markets, with a focus on life sciences, indoor air quality and industrial technologies. With a global workforce of nearly 10,000 dedicated team members and a footprint that spans 27 countries, we are committed to partnering closely with our customers to further our mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive. Cultivating Talent and building strong Teams are critical to our success. We know that fulfilling our mission is only possible when we foster an entrepreneurial culture built on a foundation of trust, in which our leaders exhibit a strong bias for action. Join us as we build a truly remarkable company that will long outlast us!

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This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory, or environmental demands may be referenced to communicate the way this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Filtration Group will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.

Filtration Group is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all team members, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe the work we do and the mission we spread is at it’s best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Plastics Injection Molding: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30