2nd Shift Injection Mold Set Up Technician
About The Position
The Injection Mold Set Up Technician performs ceramic injection mold setups and troubleshooting on molding machines and auxiliary equipment. The role includes pulling and setting molds and completing material changeovers in a timely manner, as well as communicating concerns about molds, equipment, and materials to management. The technician helps ensure molding processes produce conforming, quality parts and completes production reporting, required TPM, and 6S activities at the end of each shift. This position works in a manufacturing environment on the second shift, Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with overtime as required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Previous experience in injection molding setup and molding processes; preferably 2–4 years.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to use precision measuring devices such as calipers and micrometers.
- Excellent attendance and dependability.
- Ability to perform work involving bending, stooping, and stretching; sufficient dexterity and strength to operate required tools and machinery.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and push, pull, or slide up to 400 pounds with assistance.
- Close visual acuity for computer use, reading, visual inspection, use of measurement devices, and assembly or fabrication work.
Responsibilities
- Set up and tear down molds on injection machines according to D.O.P.
- Perform basic die cleaning and maintenance.
- Set up molding machines and make mold and/or material changes; operate equipment related to the molding process.
- Verify molds, processes, and auxiliary equipment are set up correctly before startup and establish proper molding conditions.
- Monitor processes, troubleshoot, inspect parts, and perform other tasks to ensure part conformity and quality.
- Identify and correct process problems when non-conforming parts are produced; document changes, address questionable parts, and monitor scrap reduction.
- Communicate clearly and consistently between shifts and raise concerns about molds, equipment, and materials to management.
- Complete end-of-shift production reporting, required TPM, and 6S activities.
- Follow company safety rules and regulations.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
