What are the responsibilities and job description for the Injection Molding Technician position at Humanscale?
Company Overview
Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort at work. We have a focus on sustainability with 70% of our products currently certified as having a Net Positive impact on the environment. Our award-winning office products – seating, sit/stand desks, technology support, and lighting – have led the industry in performance and simplicity for over 40 years.
Overview
The Injection Molding Technician is responsible for all aspects of the injection molding process including start-up, shutdown, and troubleshooting of the injection molding processes and related equipment. The technician will ensure that the necessary adjustments are made to the equipment so that the processes run efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for all aspects of the injection molding process, including, but not limited to, set-up and tear-down, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and workflow
- Work with production personnel to ensure molded components meet requirements; making adjustments as required
- Provide molded components promptly to ensure production schedules are met
- Generate documentation on molding runs that can be used to control traceability and ensure reproducibility
- Work with R&D, Marketing, Quality, and Manufacturing departments during concept, prototyping, and release of new products
- Follow established procedures to maintain a clean and organized environment.
- Perform routine maintenance on machines and equipment.
- Troubleshoot electrical/mechanical systems and connections between Tool/Die and the machines.
- Analyze, install, test, and review machine settings to increase operating efficiency
- Draft and perform mold validations
- Complete required paperwork routing/setup sheet, timesheet, etc.
- Confer with Supervisor, area leaders, programmers, engineers, or others to resolve molding or assembly issues
- Input and/or retrieve the correct program code from the machine and network
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years experience in injection molding or similar
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Understanding of IM codes
- Experience with Process Control Documentation
- Ability to develop setting sheets and setting parameters for current and new products
- Ranger Robot Program a plus
- Must have good oral and written communication.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Able to stand for long periods of time
- Bilingual in Spanish/English a plus
COMPUTER SKILLS:
- Basic knowledge of computers including MS Office, Email, etc.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Competitive base
- Medical Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- HSA, FSA, Commuter Benefits
- Medical Discounts
- Ancillary Benefits
- Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Insurance
- Voluntary, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Discount Programs
- 401k matching
- Paid time off (including 15 PTO days and 10 holidays)
Humanscale is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disabled/Veteran)