Position Summary:
The mold technician is responsible for installing, setting up, and troubleshooting molds used in injection molding machines to ensure efficient and high-quality production. This role works closely with production, maintenance, and quality teams to meet manufacturing targets while ensuring safety and quality standards are maintained.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Setup molds, including water lines, hot runners, and auxillary equipment.
· Perform mold start-ups and verify parts meet quality specifications.
· Install, remove, and change molds in injection molding machine according to production schedules.
· Troubleshoot molding issues such as defects, short shots, flashing, and warping.
· Elevates and analyses issues that cause set ups to take longer than required.
· Restarts stopped machines and makes recommendations for process improvements.
· Maintains and performs routine repairs to production machinery as appropriate and needed.
· Collaborate with maintenance for mold repairs and preventative maintenance activities.
· Conduct routine inspections to ensure molds and equipment are operating safely and efficiently.
· Maintains high quality standards per TS 169949 and ISO 14001 requirements.
· Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean and clutter- free work area.
· Assist in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce scrap.
Required Competencies, Skills and Experience
· Working knowledge of the injection molding process in the plastics industry including machine set-up, operation, and maintenance and repair is required.
· Attention to details and good analytical, organizations, and planning skills required.
· Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Education and Job Experience
· High School Diploma or Ged required; technical certification preferred.
· Minimum of three years performing injection molding machine operations.
· Strong understanding of mold setup and injection molding processes.
· Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.
· Experience with overhead cranes, hoists, and rigging equipment.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
· Pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 55lbs; exposure to noise levels up to 85 decibels; some exposure to lubricants and machine cleaning solvents.
· Prolonged periods of standing.
· Job duties may require climbing, stooping, or crawling while carrying equipment.
Disclaimer
This job description indicates the general nature of work, duties and responsibilities. The Quality Engineer may be asked to perform other duties as required. The job description may be changed if needed as determined by the Company.
The work environment and physical demands detailed above are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job. Accommodation will be made, when possible, to aid individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Pay: $24.00 - $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
