Injection Molding Technician

Company description

At AAkron Line, we don't just create promotional products; we craft meaningful brand experiences. Joining our team means becoming a part of a vibrant community dedicated to creativity, innovation, and excellence. Discover the exciting reasons why AAkron Line is the ideal destination for talented individuals like you.

Job Purpose

The injection molding technician is responsible for applying related technical skills to ensure the safe operation, quality, and productivity of the machinery in the department. This position is a key component in the checks and balances of production scheduling built around facility expectations, production needs, inventory control, and operating rate. The technician delivers a status quo of proactive decision making, effective reaction to acute situations, and ensuring that machinery is performing within adherence to all applicable company policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required.

· Coordinate (with Molding Manager) mold change schedules based on production/inventory needs.

· Ability to analyze safety, quality, and productivity issues and take corrective action.

· Maintain an accurate inventory of spare machinery parts.

· Learn set ups of various injection molding machinery, as well as the functionality of the accompanying robot.

· Keep records of mold/machinery.

· Coordinate preventative maintenance scheduling for equipment.

· Maintain a safe and clean workstation.

· Ability to muti-task while dealing with multiple, competing priorities.

· Other duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications

· 2 years of injection molding experience focused on mold changes, processing, and technical modifications is preferred. Willing to train the right candidate.

· Must have Impeccable attendance.

· Ability to use basic hand tools and measuring tools (tape measurer, sockets, heat guns, sharpeners, etc.)

· Knowledge of mold changing equipment. (forklift, impact wrench, etc.) or have a strong mechanical aptitude.

· Judgement, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

· Flexibility to learn, and to accept new challenges.

· Regularly required to balance, stand, and walk.

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $19.00-$23.00 per hour

Benefits:

· 401(k)

· Dental insurance

· Health insurance

· Paid Time off

· Referral program

Experience level:

· 2 years

Schedule

· 9am-5:30pm Monday- Thursday, 6a-2:30pm Friday

Work location: In person.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Akron, NY 14001 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $23