Injection Mold Technician ($3,000 sign on bonus)

Gibraltar Industries•Orrick, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Injection Mold Technician is responsible for setting up molding machine parameters to produce quality acceptable parts for production. This role involves troubleshooting and performing process changes on injection molding machines, as well as performing mold changes quickly and efficiently, including robot setup and programming. The technician will ensure machines are running efficiently and producing parts within standard, set up auxiliary and secondary equipment, and train operators on running production parts and monitoring quality. Additionally, the role involves setting up new tools, establishing and documenting optimum processes, performing basic machine maintenance, and replacing standard components within molds. The technician must be able to operate a forklift and/or overhead bridge crane for mold installation and participate in root cause problem-solving activities. Adherence to safety and quality standards is mandatory, and other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
3 years of relevant experience in a metal stamping facility.
Ability to foster trusting relationships, teamwork, and cross collaboration.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrates personal accountability for results.
Basic math skills.
Able to lift 50 lbs., stand and walk for prolonged periods of time on the manufacturing floor.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Continuous Improvement
Continuous Learning
Agility
Active Listening and Understanding
Inclusive Decision Making
Customer Focus
Growth Mindset
Steadfast Ethics and Integrity
Creative Problem Solving
Broad Perspective

Responsibilities

Set up molding machine parameters to produce quality acceptable parts for production.
Troubleshoot and perform process changes as needed on the injection molding machine.
Perform mold changes quickly and efficiently as scheduled; including robot set up and programming.
Ensure machines are running efficiently and producing parts within standard.
Set up of all auxiliary and secondary equipment as required.
Train operators in running production parts, monitoring their rates and part quality.
Set up new tools and help establish and document optimum process.
Ability to perform basic machine maintenance.
Replace standard components within the mold such as inserts, springs, ejector pins, and fittings.
Operate a forklift and/or overhead bridge crane to move and install molds into machinery.
Participates in root cause problem solving activities in process and production areas.
Supports all areas of production as needed.
Ensure adherence to all required safety and quality standards.
Other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.