Technician, Injection Mold

Technician, Injection Mold 5549 Bothell, Washington Manufacturing Hourly Non-Exempt On-site No USD $26.00/Hr. USD $30.00/Yr. Salary will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Job Description About Leviton At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world. About the role The Injection Molding Technician is responsible for setting up and operation of injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment, adjust and maintain process parameters to ensure quality standards are met, prepare raw materials, perform core or cavity changes, troubleshoot new and modified molds, maintain daily process logs and report any issues to Supervisor. This position works under minimal supervision. Relocation Assistance Offered to the Seattle, WA area! Looking to fill our weekend shift **Fri-Sun and every other Thursday 5a to 5p **Fri-Sun and every other Thursday 5p to 5a Responsibilities Perform in-process inspection of injection molded components which includes visual inspection and/or dimensional measurement for conformance to requirements defined on drawings, Standard Inspection Plans, Visual Factory or other documents Weigh count and stage transacted molded materials for storing Remove scrap and trash from manufacturing areas Generate production, move and scrap transactions as needed to ensure inventory accuracy Clean auxiliary equipment that supports the injection mold process Monitor tooling condition and notify Tooling when mold is unable to produce quality parts or when preventative maintenance is required Reprocess sprues and runners into regrind to be blended back into the process per quality system requirements Perform daily molding machine maintenance and molding machine repair as required Perform insert changes and modification/adjustment of injection molding parameters Qualifications Ability to read, understand, and navigate through online assembly process documents Ability to perform inventory movement transactions Understanding of basic math skills – adding, subtracting and measuring Ability to read drawings & blueprints Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions both verbally and in written format Ability to use judgement to identify potential safety hazards Ability to use judgment related to identifying and segregating non-conforming materials and components Ability to work effectively in both a team environment and independently Ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility **This is designated as a Safety Sensitive position** Education & Experience High School education or GED required; AA Degree preferred Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in plastics injection molding processes Previous forklift experience preferred Experience with ERP Systems preferred Proficient in the operation of injection molding machinery and auxiliary equipment Work Environment/ Physical Demands This position requires 20% clerical and planning and 80% material handling, production assembly machine operations, and/or walking and assisting production employees Work is primarily performed on the manufacturing floor where noise levels may be moderate or high and hearing protection may have to be worn Eye and foot protection may have to be worn Lifting of weights up to 30 pounds may occur regularly, with a potential for lifting weights of up to 45 pounds on an occasional basis There is potential exposure to extreme temperatures The occasional physical demands of the position include climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and eye/hand/foot coordination May stand or sit for prolonged periods of time What We Offer Comprehensive benefits include: Medical (with an HSA option), Dental, Vision and Rx coverage beginning the 1st day of the month following your start date 401(k) Program with employer matching contributions. Participation begins immediately upon hire; employer match begins after 1 year of service Life, Disability, Accident and Critical Illness insurance options Up to 11 paid Holidays Up to 18 days Paid Time Off Other perks include Volunteer Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Advocacy Program, Bereavement Leave, and additional wellness incentive programs. For more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefits Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensure the legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 631.812.6544. The future looks brighter than ever. Join our team now!