Plastic Injection Mold Processor

At IRIS USA Inc., we have always aimed to enhance how people organize their lives, making us a leader in the organization industry. Our breakthrough came in 1994 when we introduced clear plastic storage solutions, by growing domestic home storage manufacturing through robotic automation into Arizona, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Since then, we have expanded our range to include small appliances, pet products, home goods, and RTA furniture, catering to a wide array of customer needs. Celebrating sixty years as a global brand, we pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and exceptional customer service. Our success stems not just from our products, but from our commitment to building lasting relationships with our customers, offering solutions that simplify and organize life in homes, offices, and beyond.

SUMMARY:

Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems and plastic injection molding machines. Performs maintenance and repair of plastic injection molding machinery, paying special attention to controls, hydraulics, mold closings, conveyor systems and robotics. Sets and adjusts molds. Work includes adjustment and optimization of injection molding cycle, coordinating and rectifying problems, and adjusting, setting and installing heaters, dryers, conveyor belts, robots, anti-static devices and mold-cooling equipment.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Observes mechanical devices in operation to detect and analyze imperfections, maintains parts, and adjusts and/or repairs functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Performs color changes and the cleaning and replacement of ejector nozzles.
• Performs mold changes and adjustments and accurately completes mold change reports, troubleshooting reports and mold condition reports.
• Performs complete shut-down and start-up activities of machinery as needed, sets heat temperatures on the TGK or Spear control units and sets the mold conditions for the process.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Set up and adjust robots and other equipment to include existing automation lines.
• Enter results of each mold change in system

Qualifications:

• Two-year technical school graduate or 2 years of equivalent experience in the field.

Knowledge of:

• The metric system
• Basic electrical knowledge preferred or willingness to learn
• Basic injection molding theory knowledge preferred or willingness to learn
• Basic Algebra
• Good oral, written and presentation skills, including documenting and developing good system tools.

Ability to:

• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees
• Read blueprints and schematics preferred or willingness to learn

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms, and perform repetitive tasks. The employee is frequently required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and infrequently lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. The employee may regularly be required to perform forceful use of hands, wrist and forearms. Employee's vision must be correctable to 20/20 depth perception.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, nontoxic plastic odor, moderate noise, and seasonal uncontrolled heat or cold.

1st Shift - 6:30am-3:00pm

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Surprise, AZ 85379: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $39,010 - $48,678