Injection Mold Process Technician

Premier Staffing Solution•Brownsville, TX

12h•Onsite

About The Position

INJECTION MOLD PROCESS TECHNICIAN - 2ND SHIFT (3PM-11PM) SUMMARY Responsible for handling plastic resin, setting mold tools in/out of the mold presses and/or setting up & monitoring process parameters along with ancillary equipment to produce the quantity and quality of product that meets or exceeds customer requirements. The level of responsibility corresponds to the position level structure. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Responsible for the handling of plastic resin and regrind to ensure that the proper resin is set-up and maintained to produce a quality part Responsible to set-up mold press process parameters to produce a quality component with-in the required cycle times. Works to optimize cycle times along with the quality of the components. Responsible for trouble shooting molding issues to correct product rejections such as short shots, cracks, or other dimensional non-conformances. Responsible to set-up and maintain anciliary molding equipment such as grinders, thermalators & pickers. Performs mold change-overs utilizing an overhead hoist to remove & set molds into the mold presses. Performs mold cleanings to maintain mold tooling with-in required specifications. Reduce/prevent down time. Monitors part and paint quality throughout the process.. Lead/participate in cost savings and continuous improvement activities. Perform process checks as required. Communicates with other departments as needed. Follows all safety and personal protective equipment requirements while maintaining a clean work environment. Support IATF16949 initiatives. Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred or an equivalent combination of manufacturing education & experience.
Plastics process experience and training highly preferred - RJG/Plausin/Process Training.
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and read/understand written work instructions.
Requires general problem solving knowledge, ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear.
The associate is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The associate must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the handling of plastic resin and regrind to ensure that the proper resin is set-up and maintained to produce a quality part
Responsible to set-up mold press process parameters to produce a quality component with-in the required cycle times.
Works to optimize cycle times along with the quality of the components.
Responsible for trouble shooting molding issues to correct product rejections such as short shots, cracks, or other dimensional non-conformances.
Responsible to set-up and maintain anciliary molding equipment such as grinders, thermalators & pickers.
Performs mold change-overs utilizing an overhead hoist to remove & set molds into the mold presses.
Performs mold cleanings to maintain mold tooling with-in required specifications.
Reduce/prevent down time.
Monitors part and paint quality throughout the process.
Lead/participate in cost savings and continuous improvement activities.
Perform process checks as required.
Communicates with other departments as needed.
Follows all safety and personal protective equipment requirements while maintaining a clean work environment.
Support IATF16949 initiatives.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.