Injection Molding Machine Technician

Job Title: Injection Molding Machine Technician

Location: Nesquehoning, PA

Why Viking: At Viking, a DEMA company, we are committed to investing in talented, hardworking, team-oriented individuals who take pride in a job well done. Our pace of work enables fast learning and fosters an environment where you cannot only grow but make an impact. We celebrate success and honor dependability (we can count on you, and you can count on us).

Join Us: If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for injection molding and a commitment to our core values of honesty, respect, teamwork, and hard work, we would love to hear from you.

Position Overview: Our Injection Molding Machine Technician will be responsible for the set-up and start-up of injection mold machinery and equipment to aid in the production of quality standard products. Duties include running molding machines, performing installations and adjustments, monitoring systems, troubleshooting problems, and conducting regular maintenance to promote the uninterrupted flow of products.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Install molds and set-up injection molding machines for production
• Operate injection mold machines and mold-changing equipment
• Monitor machine performance and part quality, making process changes to achieve part consistency and quality
• Perform machine troubleshooting to ensure an uninterrupted flow of products
• Conduct mold changes based on the molding schedule, including cleaning, lubricating, and inspecting molds
• Document process changes, machine, mold, or part concerns
• Conduct regular maintenance inspections and perform repairs according to preventive maintenance schedules
• Verify inventories of resins and colorants required to meet the molding schedule
• Ensure finished parts are inventoried correctly and stored appropriately
• Maintain a safe workplace, efficient production procedures, and an orderly production area

Qualifications and Competencies Required:

• Previous experience with injection molding equipment in a technical and/or troubleshooting capacity (1 year plastics injection molding experience as well as previous experience as a machine operator working in a production environment preferred)
• Mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of machines and tools
• Production and processing knowledge, including raw materials, production processes, and quality control
• Strong technical and mathematical aptitude, with the ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications
• Critical thinking skills to detect issues and find solutions
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and adaptable; able to work independently within a team-focused environment
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds with or without assistance
• Knowledge of safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations
• Ability to operate forklift, pallet jack, air tools, hand tools, overhead winch, and engine lift
• Ability to operate molding machine, water tower, air compressor, chiller, and other ancillary equipment
• Good communication skills and attendance

Benefits:

• Weekly pay
• Generous paid time off
• Insurance (including Medical, Dental, Life, STD and more)
• 401k with Company contribution
• Tuition reimbursement

About Us:

Viking LLC brings 60 years of experience, and, when coupled with DEMA's 65 years, results in an impressive 125 years of chemical dispensing and fluid control knowledge. DEMA's worldwide headquarters are located in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A., with additional sales and warehouse locations in Zeewolde, Netherlands, Sydney, Australia, Shanghai, China and Sao Paulo, Brazil. The two product lines combined will offer our customers the most options in the marketplace when choosing chemical dispensing products to economically and accurately dispense institutional cleaning chemicals.

Viking LLC, A DEMA Company, is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.