Plastic Injection Molding Technician Jobs

Maintain computerized Maintenance Management Software on machine repairs and P/M.

Knowledge of Tool Room Equipment and Capabilities

Knowledge of Parts Inventory Requirements

Must have experience with most of the essential duties & responsibilities from the above job description.

Submit requisitions for tools and supplies used in the production department after they are approved by the Plant Manager.

Attend monthly QOS meetings with Manufacturing Manager.

Full-Time, Permanent Position with Comprehensive Benefits

Exhibit specialized knowledge in electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, automation, and theoretical mechanics in an automated manufacturing plant environment.

Minimum 18 years of age; completion of high school education or equivalent.

Must have 5+ years' verifiable electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, piping, and welding experience, preferably in aa manufacturing environment.

Working knowledge of injection molding and plastics. Must have aptitude for working on automated equipment and robotics.

May require welding capabilities (Stick, MiG, and TIG)

Excellent organizational and time management skills, and the ability to work within timelines.

Knowledge of OSHA and other related safety requirements for manufacturing industry.

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field of study, or equivalent work experience.

Minimum six years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment with multiple products.

Minimum five years of experience in a supervisory role.

Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with members across the organization.

Proven strong mechanical abilities & knowledge

Offer solutions to technical issues.

4+ years of 'hands-on' injection molding process and maintenance experience

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills interacting with all levels of a company’s hierarchy

Experience working in fast pace, high change environment, with limited supervision

Excellent organizational skills and attention to details

Support tooling trials at various vendors and process validation and qualification upon tool arrival

1+ years of experience working in either automotive, military, or manufacturing environment

Experience creating & maintaining a positive atmosphere in a collaborative work team

New product line launch experience a plus

Setting up injection molding machines, dryers, and mold peripherals

Family atmosphere – You are not a number! Expect the Management Team to know your name!

We are not into Medical Molding so you will not catch us putting hairnets or gowns on every day

We take safety seriously. We have gone over two years without any lost time

Quarterly meals – cookouts in the warm months!

Annual performance reviews with optional self-reviews

Friendly faces- You aren’t just a number here!

Over 2 and up to 3 years of of mold technician experience is required.

Experience with the hand tools is required.

Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills: Written and Oral

Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.

Work from work orders, standard operating procedures and instructions:

Previous experience in production, manufacturing, assembling, and/or machine operating.

3+ experience in injection molding.

Previous plastics injection molding experience a plus.

Experience reading and interpreting production specifications a plus.

Required Qualifications of the Machine Operator (Injection Molding):

Set-up and operate injection molding machines, vision systems, down-stream equipment, and material feed equipment.

5 years' experience as injection molding process technician.

Familiar with all aspects of injection molding machines, decoupled molding techniques, and knowledge of engineering grade resins.

Develop and improve accuracy of the injection molding machines and processes.

Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality.

Assist with new mold samples and assist in the creation of full documentation on all processing parameters.

Meets with the Shift Supervisor and other Process Technicians to discuss all issues relating to the shop floor.

2+ years related experience in plastics processing or post-secondary Degee/Certificate in related field

Knowledge of operation and maintenance of injection molding equipment a plus.

Functional knowledge of MS Word and Excel required.

Executes Injection Molding processes in support of the R&D product/process development groups.

Operates injection molding machines and all auxiliary process equipment as required.

Develops and maintains molding processes and makes adjustments as needed.

Acknowledge and correct molding difficulties. Report to supervisor of all problems and all difficulties with molding process

Perform additional job duties not outlined but within the scope of the job activities as directed

5 years of plastics injection molding set-up and processing experience

Experience with robotic load/unload/packing equipment is highly preferred

Setup and prepare auxiliary equipment such as temperature controllers, conveyors, resin dryers, finishing tools, drill press, tapping head, etc.

Report to supervisor any setups that cannot be run in accordance with prescribed methods.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in injection molding.

Candidate must have good organizational skills.

Candidate must possess good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsible for all aspects of the injection molding process including set-up, process adjustments, inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, and workflow.

Responsible to produce quality parts in a timely manner in accordance with production schedules.

Monitor to ensure that all auxiliary equipment and molding machines stay in good working order.

Basic mechanical ability, machine set-up/operations experience preferred.

Set up from sample parts, set up data sheets, or supervisor's instructions.

Setups involve changing of molds, setting a variety of limit switches to achieve proper mold height, stroke, closing, etc.

Set injection pressures, adjust material feed and back pressure and ram speed.

Set heat controls and timers

Set up automatic product removal system and conveyor for automatic operation and adjust ejection system for proper removal of product.

Strong knowledge of Demand Management and Replenishment principles and tools (Kanban, etc.) and the ability to execute such principles.

Solid project management skills to facilitate and complete Project objectives on schedule, achieving required results.

Knowledge in Operations/Business System software and the ability to analyze data to support business requirements. Strong Excel skills required.

Hybrid work from home program offered

Offers training, knowledge, and assistance to other purchasing personnel, as well as other RTC Associates.

Persuasive negotiation skills required, striving for the best results related to cost, quality, and customer shipping requirements.

Experience working with up to 500 ton plastic injection machines

Setup, Maintenance, troubleshooting of Plastic Injection molding Machines

Familiar with plastics such as PVC, Polycarbonate, Nylon, and others

The position works with a range of plastic injection machines and materials.