Injection Molding Process Technician

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining the Injection Molding Process Set Up Sheets.
• Maintain the Molding Machine Calibration Program.
• Troubleshooting Mold Tooling and Machine Issues.
• Part Quality Checks and Proper Documentation.
• Follow All Standard Procedures on Control Plans and Scrap Limits on QRQC Sheets.
• Mold Tool Cleaning and Preventative Maintenance.
• Communication of Part, Tooling, Press, or Material Issues with Leader and Supervisor.
• Part Packing and Labeling as required.
• Other Tasks assigned by Shift Supervisor.

Skill Requirements:

• Technical understanding of Injection Molding Process.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Strong professional and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact with co-workers, customers, vendors and visitors in a respectful and professional manner.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as multi-task.
• Strong organization skills.
• Proficient computer skills and abilities with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work any shifts, weekends, as well as over-time on short notice.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of Injection Molding Process Optimization (Systematic Injection Molding)
• Associates Degree in Technology preferred but not mandatory in lieu of qualified experience
• Injection Mold tool repair experience is a plus

Licensing or Special Certification Requirements:

• Statistical Process Control (SPC) as required

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching and climbing stairs
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
• Pushing or pulling up to 100 lbs
• Use of hands and legs
• Speak clearly, oral communication and hearing conversation
• Ability for rapid manual/muscular coordination simultaneously involving wrist/hands/fingers
• Vision: depth perception and distinguish basic colors
• Operation of truck or motor vehicle

Working Conditions:

• Works inside within an automotive components manufacturing office setting and may be exposed to heat, cold and fumes/chemicals.
• Noise: constant above 85dcb with vibration
• Occasionally work with chemicals, grease, oils, machinery with moving parts, moving vehicles, hands in water, alone and more than 40 hours

Protective Equipment Required:

• Eye protection required
• Hearing protection Required
• Occasionally hard hat and gloves are required
• Steel-toed boots