Injection Molding Process Technician

Join EPL, a global leader in tube-packaging, and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence. Our global expertise spans five large categories - Oral Care, Beauty & Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals & Health, Food & Nutrition and Home Care. Take your career to the next level with us; become a part of the Danville, VA team where we specialize in Oral Care and Beauty & Cosmetics tube-packaging.

• NOTE: if you have applied in the previous 6 months and received an email from EPL, you do not need to reapply.

Job Overview:

Responsible for coordinating Injection molding, tooling, and related activities.

Responsibilities:

· Coordinate machine –mold combinations to achieve on time shipment of finished product.

· Monitor raw material inventory levels and maintain adequate stock as defined by production.

· Ensure that the process meets or exceeds cycle-time and quality parameters.

· Ensure that molds are in top condition and running with few or no plugged cavities as specified.

· Ensure that appropriate documentation is accurately maintained as to develop a mold history of each tool.

· Do mold repairs as necessary and sustain an interval for preventive maintenance as well as perform said maintenance.

· Maintain inventory of spare components needed for mold repairs.

· Ensure that lines of communication remain open at all times between molding and tooling personnel, and internal and external customers.

· Take advantage of all training available to more efficiently conduct your obligations.

· Assist in supervision of molding and tooling personnel activities to ensure adequate use of available resources.

· Ensure all personnel follow GMP procedures.

· Provide input and suggestions to management so as to allow for continual improvement of molding or tooling operations.

· Implement procedures and improvement plans as directed by management.

· Perform work in a safe manner while identifying and communicating potential hazards in or around the workspace.

· Participate in quality, safety, and staff meetings as needed.

· Perform other duties as required by management.

Requirements:

· Ability to operate a forklift and other related mold handling equipment.

· Ability to effectively and accurately communicate with both internal and external customers via email, telephone, and letter.

· Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written and verbal instruction. Ability to present information and respond to questions from management.

· Ability to do mold maintenance and adequately work with clearances of .0005” when needed. Capable of using mold maker tools such as micrometers, depth gauges, etc.

· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions, both oral and written.

· Ability to use computer applications and spreadsheets to maintain inventory and material information.

Education/Training:

High school or GED required. Machinist associate's degree preferred.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in mold tool and die repair preferred.

Experience working with word processing, spreadsheets, and database computer applications is required.

EPL is an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity/Inclusion in the workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $30.54 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) 3% Match
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Rotating weekends

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever been employed at EPL (formerly Essel Propack)?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Plastics injection molding: 3 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $31