Job Description

Pentair has a job opportunity for you!

Join us as an Injection Molding Set-Up Technician in our Moorpark, CA facility.

You will Ensure safety, quality, and customer service and cost control. Be proactive in mold change process and quality improvements.

Improve and document standard mold change activity for Injection molding machines and secondary equipment.

What's in it for you?

The anticipated hourly pay range for this role is : $17.88 - $33.22. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range.

Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be determined by considering demonstrable level of experience, skills, knowledge, and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, and other relevant business or organizational needs.

• 11 paid holidays each year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Up to 5% 401K match starting day one of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement to support your education goals.

More details about the opportunity

• Responsible for injection machine set up using established procedures by properly installing molds, water lines, temperature controllers, oil lines and other required tooling pertaining to the scheduled jobs.
• Required to operate various injection machines as required.
• Responsible for all machine auxiliary equipment set up and trouble shooting.
• Assure mold changes are done per the defined procedures and standard.
• Perform mold changes in timely, safe manner to ensure the machines are ready to run conforming product.
• Notify team leads (as assigned by shift leadership) that maintenance work orders are needed.
• Document improvements and problems by completing end of run paperwork (Mold, press, secondary, etc.)
• Must perform mold change tasks with the appropriate tools and tooling, i.e., overhead crane, forklifts and assigned toolboxes.
• Assist in Operator training of other team members..

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of injection molding, one to two plus years of Injection molding experience on presses ranging from 50 to 1500 tons.
• Ability to learn how to operate a variety of injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment (Dryers, Thermolaters, temperature controllers.
• Must be capable of performing a variety of production operations incidental to the manufacturing of various items or devices produced in the department.
• Energetic and self-starter.
• Must be a team player with good communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write and understand written, visual and oral instructions.
• Able to use a variety of hand tools in department, including but not limited to, air guns, screwdrivers, wrenches and other power hand tools.

Position hours / shifts available :

3rd shift

Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

In order to accommodate the needs of our business, it may be necessary to change individual work schedules on either a short-term or long-term basis.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma.
• 1-2 years' experience in Injection Molding preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Able to communicate effectively in the English language.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This Job requires standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds frequently.
• Requires good hand-eye coordination and a physical ability to do repetitive motions with arms, hands and fingers.
• These requirements range from frequent to continuous movement ranging in application between six to twelve hours per day.
• 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.

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 continuously exposed to moving mechanical parts on the factory floor.

The work environment in this position is one where the noise level could be moderate to very loud.

Pentair is an equal opportunity Employer.

Diversity and Inclusion

With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.

Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.

We take ongoing action to improve the diversity of our workforce by

• Ensuring leadership involvement and ownership
• Attracting and retaining diverse talent at all levels
• Fostering a globally aware, inclusive culture
• Ensuring our practices are fair and non-discriminatory

Last updated : 2024-05-16