Injection Molding Process Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Purpose : The purpose of this position is performing any combination of the following : cleans,

maintains, and repairs all injection molds; communicates mold and quality related problems to

other technical staff; and troubleshoots mold issues in the press to ensure efficient and safe

operation and generation of parts that consistently meet quality requirements. This person is

expected to adhere to all, plant, quality, safety, and documentation systems requirements.

Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to) :

Clean injection molds

Install / fit replacement components as needed

Perform precision machining of mold components as well as other related production

equipment

Troubleshoot mold issues in shop as well as molds in molding presses

Analyze data such as quality dimensional sheets, reading mold prints, and interpreting

past work performed as found on tool work orders

Keep accurate records and maintenance logs

Clean equipment and work area to set standards established in BOP's

Communicate effectively conditions related to quality, safety, on the job injuries or

illnesses, and technical problems to assure their timely resolution

Perform process steps; maintain housekeeping and appropriate behaviors for maintenance

of the clean room environment

This position will be required to do other related duties essential to these operations or

special assignments as required

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential

duty to the satisfaction of the assigned supervisor. The requirements listed below are

representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required.

Schedule :

Monday - Friday, 7am - 5pm (May need to work extended hours and / or weekends as

needed)

Education and / or Experience and Training :

High School Diploma / GED required

Certification from an approved apprentice program

Two years' experience in an injection molding facility or mold fabrication shop

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Detailed knowledge of injection molds, design theory, mold construction, and the ability

to operate complex machinery and use complex gauges (experience will include working

within tolerances of / - .0005"), knowledgeable in mathematics through trigonometry

and formulas, ability to comprehend and respond to verbal and written instructions / plant

documents and postings, good manual dexterity and hand eye coordination

Language Skills :

Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate the English language in a proficient

manner.

Math skills :

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and perform advanced mathematical functions using

whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals in both English and Metric Systems required.

Compute rate, ration, percent, and interpret bar graphs.

Work environment :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical

parts. The employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level

is usually loud.

Physical Demands :

The description below is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the

performance of this job but is not limited to :

While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be required to stand; walk; sit;

use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms;

climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.

The employee must be able to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color

vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Some duties may be removed at any time and new duties may be added as GTI continues to

grow. If and as required under federal or state law, upon request, reasonable accommodations

which do not create an undue hardship will be considered, discussed, offered and implemented

if accepted) to enable persons with defined disabilities to overcome barriers to the performance

of essential functions of the position.