Position: Injection Molding Process Technician

Location: Forest City, NC

Rate: $25.95/hr

Shift: Rotating 1st & 2nd shifts OR 3rd shift - 8 hours shifts but must be willing to work overtime and some weekends.

Retention Bonus: $2,500

While reporting to the plant Superintendent, you will be responsible for process troubleshooting and set up of injection molded plastic products. He/she must have the ability to work with various teams and successfully troubleshoot, repair and adjust equipment as needed. The successful candidate for this position takes pride in hands-on and analytical abilities, organization skills, and attention to detail.

Day to day responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring the safe and efficient operation and set-up of complex injection molding equipment
• Start up and troubleshooting machines
• Setting and adjusting molds prior to production
• Processing test runs and preparing records for other teams to review
• Develop certified processes
• Implement scientific molding processes on existing molds
• Provide training to other employees in scientific molding principles
• Basic machine and mold PM's
• Maintaining a clean work environment at all times
• Following all aspects of maintenance safety protocol
• Contributing to a highly productive, efficient and team-oriented work environment

Required Skills and Experience:

• Expect Incumbent to be Sonoco mission driven
• Able to troubleshoot an injection molding process to root cause; 5 years experience
• Strong RJG/scientific molding background
• Must have good computer skills; Excel, Word, Windows, Internet, etc.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required for this position, secondary education is preferred
• Have a “get it done” attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks
• Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is needed
• Ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to success
• Must have excellent math skills, English language reading and writing skills, basic mechanical skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Supervisory experience is preferred but not required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.95 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 6% Match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person