Injection Molding Technician

The Injection Mold Press Technician is responsible for all aspects of the injection mold processes including: changing out molds, completing setups, troubleshooting, operation, and maintenance of injection mold equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform and direct the mold and material changing processes.
• Assure that mold set up, changeovers, and housekeeping standards are met.
• Ensure new job start-ups run correctly, making any necessary adjustments.
• Work with production personnel to ensure molded parts meet requirements, make adjustments as necessary.
• Troubleshoot processing problems including normal adjustments and checks.
• Ensure molding machines and supporting systems are set to correct parameters and meet the production goals.
• Verify process parameters and implement changes, as appropriate, to improve cycle times.
• Inspecting parts to ensure they meet the customer specifications.
• Stop production to correct any quality issues.
• Review and inspect machines daily for maintenance issues and report to the maintenance department.
• Follow all clean up and housekeeping procedures.
• Comply with all safety, quality and work rules and regulations.
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 2-5 years previous injection molding process experience is preferred
• Proficient skills in reading, writing and arithmetic are necessary
• Strong mechanical abilities & knowledge- preferably in the plastics Industry, with experience in Injection Molding
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; very detail-oriented
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Strong communication skills interacting with all levels of a company’s hierarchy

Education and Experience:

• 2-5 years of experience in a similar type of position working in the plastics Industry; injection molding processes
• High School diploma is preferred
• College degree beneficial but not necessary

Physical Demands:

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and listen. The employee is required to use their hands and fingers to handle and feel. Vision requirements of this job include close vision, color vision, and moderate distance vision. The employee is required to stand and walk for most of the shift, working on a specific machine and/or moving from machine to machine. The employee may occasionally need to lift moderate weights up to 50 lbs. The employee will also spend some time in an office, completing reports and other required paperwork.

Work Environment:

The work setting of this manufacturing facility provides adequate lighting, noise levels will be moving between low to moderate noise levels. PPE may be required, i.e., gloves, face masks, face shields, depending on the specific job being performed and company safety rules and regulations. Because of the nature of this business, the temperature in the production facility can be very hot during the hotter times of the year. Typically, the temperature is more comfortable during the more moderate temperature times of the year. Employees are strongly encouraged to have water at their work area to stay hydrated during their work shift.

Hours of operation:

Monday thru Friday - 7:00am - 3:00pm

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $24