Components Molding Technician PG3, D-Team (Rotating 12-hour Backshift)

SC Johnson•Racine, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a PG3 Molding Technician, you set up and run injection molding cells and auxiliary equipment. You monitor process health (RJG/CoPilot), complete defined quality checks, assist a PG4 MTL with changeovers (including pin changes), and promptly escalate issues to the appropriate experts (PG4 MTL, Ops Lead, Maintenance, Tool Room, Processing). You help sustain safety, 5S, and standard work in Components.

Requirements

3 years of experience in injection molding (or equivalent technical experience).
Mechanical aptitude; intermediate hand tool skills.
Strong attention to detail.
High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s or Technical Degree preferred.
Clear verbal/written communication; basic computer skills and measurement proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Basic problem-solving (5 Whys, Fishbone); knows when/how to escalate.
Exposure to robotics, automation and/or RJG systems.
Structured problem solving (A3, 8D, PDCA); able to identify root causes and implement standard-confirming countermeasures.
Experience training others and developing training materials.

Responsibilities

Perform all PG2 duties (e.g., operate molding and assembly equipment, conduct basic machine adjustments, support line changeovers, perform floor quality checks, follow SOPs and safety protocols, use SAP for production tasks, and participate in CI initiatives).
Set up and operate auxiliary equipment (e.g., scale conveyor, grinder, assembly equipment, hot runner controller) for assigned cells.
Monitor process control via RJG/CoPilot; verify setpoints and trends; escalate abnormal conditions per escalation path.
Assist MTL4 with mold changeovers; independently perform pin changes/replacements; prepare materials/resin/color per schedule.
Perform defined in-process quality checks; partner with QTL on non-conformances and containment.
Assist Ops Lead and MTL4 to ready department for GMP, ISO, SEA, and 5S audits; maintain compliance with SOPs and standard work.
Participate in CI activities (Kaizen, setup reduction, 5S, CILT) as a team contributor.
Use SAP for schedule lookups/confirmations as required.
Maintain floor to 5S standards and complete equipment CILT’s per schedule to ensure ISO and safety compliance.
Follow safety protocols and use required PPE.
Communicate shift handoff information clearly to incoming counterparts