Injection Molding Process Technician

Overview
We are seeking a skilled Injection Mold Operator to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining injection molding machines to produce high-quality plastic products. This role requires attention to detail, technical expertise, and a commitment to safety and quality standards.

Position Responsibilities- Essential

• To accurately set & process tooling in accordance with the production schedule
• Accomplish the OEE and the KPI’s, reduce scrap rate to 2-3%, monitor cycle time on all machines daily
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement with molds, presses, change-overs, etc.
• Responsible for trouble-shooting / responding and rectifying production process issues
• Be able to change the pick arm from robots (ABB)
• Maintain daily and small maintenance required for injection molding machines
• Assist production managers and supervisors when needed
• Set up monitoring after MC and during production run according to EuWe standard
• Responsible for parts quality trouble-shooting, improving and optimizing the injection molding process
• Maintain and clean tools in production run according to cleaning plan
• Check injection units for material leak and any other issues according to cleaning plan
• Assist on tryout for new tools and industrialize new injection molding process
• Clean machines during change-overs and remove previous parts from machine.
• Apply 5S daily
• Set-up injection molding parameters according to setting cards and document all changes

Position Responsibilities- Non-Essential/Other

· Good verbal and written skills (fluent in German a plus but not required).

· Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience

· Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.

· Ability to manipulate up to 90lbs.

· Must meet the required standards for quality and quantity of work.

· Experience with SAE and Metric measuring systems and be able to convert between them.

· Must follow all safety requirements.

· Be able to lift, bend, twist, walk and climb as required to perform the job.

· Must be able to work overtime as needed.

· Must be able willing to undergo background check and drug screen.

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) with 3-5 years working in injection molding operations.

· Associates Degree in Industrial or Maintenance Technology is desired.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Williamston, SC 29697 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Williamston, SC 29697: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $28