Injection Molding Process Technician

BasTech is a high tech manufacturing company utilizing Additive Manufacturing as well as traditional Manufacturing techniques. BasTech serves various industries with a strong focus on aerospace and defense. Products range from prototypes from our multiple 3D Printing Systems in plastics or metal, to Production tooling and parts in Wax and Plastics.

Full-Time Monday-Friday 7:00 A.M.-3:30 P.M. Candidates must be able to work occasional overtime to maintain production

Job Description:

Injection Molding Process Technician

Bastech is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Process Technician who wishes to expand their knowledge and capabilities in an Additive Manufacturing environment.

Job Duties:

• Sets up and operates injection-molding machines to cast products from thermoplastic materials:

Installs dies on machine, according to work order specifications, using clamps, bolts, and hand tools

• Sets machine controls, regulating molding temperature, volume of plastic, molding pressure and time, according to knowledge of plastics and molding procedures
• Loads material into machine, removes parts from mold using hand tools as necessary
• Trim excess flash/material using hand tools or press as necessary
• May mix thermoplastic materials and coloring pigments in mixing machine, according to formula; may grind scrap plastic into powder for reuse
• Document processes and procedures to maintain records
• Set up auxiliary equipment
• Troubleshoot and problem solve injection molding, auxiliary, and secondary operations
• Inventory, identify, select, and prepare resins for molding
• Perform equipment maintenance and repairs; maintain and organize tools and equipment
• Inspect parts for qualification
• Select molding setup parameters for new tooling
• Work productively and cooperatively with others while maintain clear communications
• Knowledge to perform quality test on each product type; knowledge to remove/install injection molding tools and perform daily PM’s on tools
• Other duties assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Basic Math
• Blueprint Reading
• At least three years plastic injection molding experience

Benefits:

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least three years experience in Plastic Injection Molding?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location