Injection Molding Technician

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Injection Molding Technician to join our team in producing high-precision plastic components for dosing pumps. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of injection molding machines.

The ideal candidate will have experience with high-tolerance plastic molding, understanding of plastic material properties, and an eye for detail to ensure part quality meets the requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Follow Work Instructions to set up, start up, and maintain injection molding equipment and machinery and install and remove molds.
• Maintain optimum molding processes, perform material handling/storage, and other miscellaneous jobs.
• Evaluate parts per molding and finishing Guidelines.
• Release parts for molding via check-off documentation.
• Hook hoist to mold as well as lift mold from presses.
• Maintain setup records.
• Provide operator training as required.
• Report any safety issue or accident to Production Manager immediately
• Perform mold assembly and maintenance to ensure tooling is production-ready, including core rods PMs
• Identify potential issues with tooling through visual inspection of molds
• Execute all mold set-ups in a timely manner
• Prepare mold set up sheets
• Perform PSA (Pre Start-up Approval) of all mold set ups
• Assist daily with machine issues and processing
• Adhere to routine mold cleaning and maintenance at scheduled intervals
• Communicate with mold repair vendors on all needed tooling repairs
• Organize and clean mold shop daily - Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• 2-3 years of relevant Plastic injection molding experience, Mold/Tool Shop Experience required
• Strong knowledge of machinery and equipment
• Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills
• Manufacturing experience
• Heavy lifting - able to lift weights up to 50 pounds
• Ability to use hoists or overhead cranes to maneuver and setup tooling weights of up to approximately 15,000 lbs.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to stand for the entire shift
• Ability to detect visual mold defects in a timely manner and coordinate repairs
• Must possess the ability to use measuring equipment such as scales, core rod adjuster and calipers
• Documentation of all records needed paperwork
• Strong written and verbal communication to update relevant documentation and share needed information with the manager, peers, and all team members
• Analyze and prioritize projects and have the ability to respond to instructions and follow through independently.

What We Offer:

Top Tier Health Insurance at Minimal cost to you!

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
• Company provided Life Insurance
• Company provided short/Long Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Safe Harbor - Non-elective contribution
• 2 week's Vacation with 3rd week after 5 years
• 1 week Sick
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Other benefits available through company PEO
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Are you ready to join OUR TEAM?

If you fit the description above, we encourage you to apply! We welcome the opportunity of adding new members to our team.

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