Injection Molding Process Technician

Injection Molding Technician - 2nd / 3rd Shift Available

Qualifications, Education/Experience:

• High school diploma required.
• 3-5 years of experience in plastic injection molding.

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Computer literate.
• Familiar with problem-solving techniques.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of equipment, tooling, and processes used in injection molding manufacturing.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently.
• Strong troubleshooting and continuous improvement skills.

Principal Function:

• Responsible for setting up and maintaining 150-1300 ton molding machines, molds, materials, and related processes.

Responsibilities:

• Continuously monitor and troubleshoot injection molding processes, making necessary adjustments to meet standard rates (labor, cycle time, scrap rate, etc.).
• Maintain safe and reliable manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, and changeovers. Hot manifold and Yushin Robot experience is a plus.
• Optimize and troubleshoot complex injection molding processes using a variety of engineered and commodity resins on Bosch Van Dorn, and Cincinnati molding machines.
• Ensure presses are running at correct cycle times, in accordance with documented specifications.
• Accurately record process specifications in mold books.
• Perform thorough part inspections and make decisions based on part quality requirements.
• Investigate non-conformances and determine corrective actions to ensure successful molding of high-quality parts.
• Serve as the "Injection Molding Subject Matter Expert" for materials, injection mold tools, machines, and support equipment.
• Assist in daily production by identifying solutions to chronic issues that production associates cannot resolve.
• Meet with shift supervisor and other process technicians to discuss manufacturing floor issues.
• Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area (5S), focusing on quality, safety, efficiency, and utilization.
• Continuously seek to improve work processes and individual performance.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including IATF 16949 compliance.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.

• Weekly Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off after probationary period
• Medical Vision and Dental benefits
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program / Life Insurance Benefits
• 401K
• Potential for Advancement

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must adhere to all safe work procedures
• All positions require constant movement, continuous standing, excellent attention to detail and basic math skills.
• Previous factory experience and an excellent work history preferred
• Must Have Reliable Transportation
• Must be able to report to work without any absences for the 60-day probationary period

• Programmable Logic Controllers: 1 year (Required)
• Industrial Maintenance: 3 years (Required)