Thermoplastics Molding Setup & Optimization Technician

Are you the technician everyone calls when a press wont cooperate a cycle time creeps up or a part drifts out of spec Step into a role where your setup savvy and troubleshooting instincts keep production humming.

Why this role matters

• Reduce cycle times and stabilize processes to deliver quality parts on schedule.
• Bridge Operations and Engineering by executing trials for new molds and alternative materials.
• Protect uptime by tackling issues fast and maintaining equipment readiness.

What you will tackle

• End-to-end injection molding tasks: set-up start-up shutdown troubleshooting maintenance and workflow management.
• Execute the production plan including timely mold and/or material changes; seek and implement cycle time reductions.
• Perform process troubleshooting; set tooling and material parameters; inspect parts; and make adjustments to ensure conformity and quality.
• Partner with Engineering on current/new molds for alternative material sampling and new product sampling.
• Complete and verify documentation: start-up and in-process product inspection sheets process monitoring logs and changeover checklists.
• Prepare auxiliary equipment before start-up: circulators grinders thermolators hot runner controllers material dryers material loaders etc.
• Support other tasks consistent with the role as needed.

Must-haves

• High school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience setting up and operating injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment including robots.
• Ability to diagnose process issues perform minor repairs manage quality and sustain high machine uptime.
• Basic English reading writing speaking and comprehension.
• Microsoft Office skills (Excel Outlook Word).
• Proficiency with measuring instruments: micrometers vernier calipers Acu-Gauge.
• Blueprint reading and interpretation.
• Master Molder certification preferred.

Physical & visual requirements

• Potential exposure to radio frequencies that may be dangerous for individuals with a pacemakerconsult your doctor.
• Ability to stand walk or sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands/arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; talk/hear; taste/smell.
• Occasional lifting/moving up to 35 lbs.
• Vision: close distance color peripheral depth perception and focus adjustment.
• Pushing/pulling (assisted) up to 2 hrs/day (interruptive); lifting up to 35 lbs. up to 2 hrs/day (interruptive).

Proficiencies

• Injection Molding Experience
• Blueprint Reading