Injection Molding Process Technician I Jobs

You are an innovative self-starter with excellent organizational and time-management skills

You have a solid background in molding process management and engineering, including extrusion blow molding and plastics injection molding

Experience providing support and managing accumulator head blow molders

Previous experience with Cincinnati, Graham, Hitian, Davis Standard, or similar blow molding and injection molding machines/technology is preferred

Evaluate and manage communications with outside supplier sources for molded parts, components, molds, and tooling as necessary

Support Plastic Mold Technician setup and processing responsibilities as needed

4 to 5 years of experience performing similar molding responsibilities.

Knowledge of process troubleshooting using scientific molding methods.

Knowledge of injection molding machinery, control systems (electric, hydraulic, pneumatic).

Knowledge of material handling/auxiliary equipment, dryers, conveyors, Etc.

Advanced knowledge of auxiliary equipment (mold temperature controllers, hot runner controllers, sprue pickers, robots).

Advanced knowledge of building maintenance systems (Water Tower, Central Chiller, and Air Compressors).

Experience working with Decoupled III Molding processes and process development

Advanced plastics processing training certifications (example: Master Molder)

Tool design, toolmaking or tool repair experience

Solid technical ability, equipment set up, and troubleshooting skills

Experience following and developing procedures for preventative maintenance

Experience documenting work inside a quality system (IQ, OQ, PQ)

Provide suggestions and feedback to management.

WMS/Warehouse or Manufacturing experience preferred

Clear written and verbal communication skills (Working command of English language -read, write, interpret English)

Perform other miscellaneous job duties and related functions as directed by Supervisor

Work to meet or exceed schedule/job standard and quality requirements.

Ensure compliance with customer and business requirements

High School or equivalent. Technical education/background and Associate’s Degree preferred

Ideally 3–5 years’ Injection Technician experience

Experience with robotics systems with ability to set-up, troubleshoot and start-up injection molding equipment

Set-up, start-up, troubleshoots, and monitors injection molding machines and related equipment to ensure production

Measure and visually inspect products for surface and dimension defects

Ensure part/material containment measures are implemented

May assist in inventory management, and preventive maintenance.

Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned tasks and goals.

Machinery & operational personal safety knowledge.

Excellent problem-solving skills, and analytical skills.

Prescription safety shoe & glasses benefit

Benefits Package Details for Regular Full-time Employees: :

Communicates daily with shift management to target problem areas and devise action plans

Trains lesser skilled technicians in both technical duties and good working practices

You are looking to gain valuable experience to advance your career

Comprehensive Benefits Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)

5 years of manufacturing experience as a high level operator / tech

5 years experience of injection Molding Experience

Competitive Benefits including Site Profit Sharing!

Enhances team efficiency by training and directing the training of less experienced personnel as designated by the Molding Team Leader.

May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent education.

5-8 years of experience in manufacturing preferably in food or beverage manufacturing.

3 years of experience in an injection molding facility as a technician.

Electrical wiring experience and some knowledge of how PLCs, sensors, and other electrical components are wired and work

Manage supply chain of raw materials through research of polymers, trading cost and lead time

Create and manage die spare parts lists and ensure parts are set up and in stock prior to start of production

Create and manage die PM system, including detailed work instructions and manage on schedule completion of PM activities

2+ years injection molding experience in a production environment

3+ years of experience troubleshooting and programming 6-axis and Cartesian robots in plastic molding cells

Knowledge of job application, basic math and mechanical concepts; excellent oral and written communications skills.

Changes molds and inserts as needed, set and water molds per setup requirements.

Experience in injection molding, production, molding robots, supervising, plastics, and IMM maintenance is preferred.

Sets and starts molds at current standards.

Sets all auxiliary equipment used in place and production ready.

Changes tooling and set-ups on secondary equipment as needed.

Exhibit proficiency in the required skills, abilities, and responsibilities for the position

Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing preferred

Minimum of 2 years of experience in the injection mold department preferred for internal candidates

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated basic computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.

Develop and constantly enhance job skills and knowledge in mold area as well as all other production areas of the plant

Using verbal and written communication skills

Specific vision requirements: close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Ability to adhere to the physical requirements listed

Windows based personal computer skills

Experience working with your hands doing mechanical or technical work.

Extensive knowledge and experience in processing engineering grade resins

Identify and elevate tool, equipment, and other infrastructure needs to management.

Identify tooling deficiencies during preventative maintenance and notify management.

Ability to setup & hang mold/tools for new production runs, manage resin drying, compensate machine parameters in process

Must have Plastic Injection Molding experience,

Join this Great Company with Excellent Benefits Package available!

Supports the Quality and Environmental Management Systems.

CAD software experience preferred (AutoCAD, Solidworks)

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Must actively support production, resolving issues as they arise, to minimize downtime.

Assists in validation trials, feasibility studies, design tests for performance of processes and materials.

Assists with development of specifications, new tools, processes and training procedures.

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

Strong written and verbal communication skills, quantitative analysis ability, attention to detail, time management skills, and organizational skills.

An inclusive environment which values diverse backgrounds, experiences and expertise

Support localization and transition projects by managing all aspects of tool transfer and tool requalification.

Serve as the tooling Subject Matter Expert through understanding and interpreting all internal and external customer tooling requirements.

Two (2) year of related experience is required; Five (5) or more years of related experience is preferred.

Experience and track record of managing tooling in mechanical processing industries is essential.

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:

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!

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.