Process Technician

About us

Cavallero Plastics, Inc. is a small family-owned business since 1964 that has maintained the same core principles focused on delivering personalized customer service, satisfaction and quality in the field of custom injection molding and mold manufacturing. Specializing in engineering thermoplastics, we can produce the parts needed to excel in today's competitive environment. At Cavallero Plastics, we are consistently advancing the development of our products and services in order to be in the forefront of breaching technological advances. Our devoted personnel take pride in their work and use a solution-based approach to achieve maximum reliability and satisfaction for our customers.

Our work environment includes:

• International workforce
• Casual work attire

We are seeking a hard-working Injection Mold Technician for our growing business. Our Injection Mold Technician, you will primarily set-up machines with the appropriate mold for the job. Ensures that the mold is installed and operational for the work order and maintain a system of quality and reliability testing for the organization’s products and/or development processes before the finished products reaches customers.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Work with Tool Room and/or Maintenance to resolve any issues pertaining to molds and machines.
• Ensures that each mold is set up and running to the parameters established on the Set-Up Sheet
• Monitors machine operations for any leaks or anything that may cause the machinery to not run properly.
• Makes adjustments to machine (pressure, heat, cycle time) to maximize product quality and production efficiency.
• Sets up any auxiliary equipment required at the press.
• Connects electrical hook-ups that are associated with the efficient running of a mold.
• Replaces any water fittings or hoses that are defective.
• Trouble shoots quality deficiencies and corrects them.
• Pulls production molds that required repair.
• Sets up, evaluates, and fills out a Set-Up Sheet for new molds.
• Runs sample orders in various colors and materials as directed.
• Assists operators by giving advice pertaining to quality or machine deficiencies.
• When pulling a mold, is responsible for cleaning the machine so that no parts from the mold are left.
• Cleans area around machine.
• Initiates the last shot evaluation form.
• Operates a bank of machines if required.
• Understands the use of customer work instructions and where to find them.
• Notifies Quality if a nonconformance is found.
• Responsible for the quality and adequacy of own work.
• Maintain ISO standards and procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Verbal and written communication skills.
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail to start/stop jobs
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to follow instructions, set molds, and troubleshoot common issues
· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to operate various machine models
· Reliable and trustworthy.

Education and Experience:

· Diploma or equivalent
· Experience in injection molding, mold setup, and basic processing is required

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, lifting, pulling, pushing.
· Must be able to lift, push, pull 50 pounds plus at times.

We offer competitive benefits. Pay and salary is commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• injection mold process: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $34