Injection Molding Technician II

Aptar Group • Eatontown, NJ

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Aptar is a global company delivering excellence in engineering and dispensing solutions that improve the lives of millions of consumers across the globe. Our workplace is an exciting environment of innovative thought, initiative, trust and teamwork. We attract and develop high performing people, promote a diverse and inclusive work environment, allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment, invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities, and contribute to the communities where we reside. We have an exciting position open in Eatontown, NJ Injection Molding Technician II, reporting to the Production Supervisor. This position will ensure injection molding machines run to quality standards and meet all production goals. Ensure all safety and housekeeping procedures are followed. Report all quality and scrap issues to appropriate supervisor/Manager as soon as possible.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• 3-5 years of injection molding experience as a Process Technician.
• Advanced knowledge of plastic injection mold set-up/processes and equipment including, molding machines, robot pickers (programing), grinders, spru pickers, color blenders and loaders.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills on injection molding machines and support equipment.
• Set up and start up ability on injection mold machines.
• Basic computer skills in Word and Excel.
• Basic knowledge of SAP
• 3 – 5 years of experience in Arburg and Krauss Maffei.
• Basic reading, math, and comprehension skills.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English in order to communicate and understand relevant information

Nice To Haves

• Certified in mold tech development program a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure injection-molding machines run to quality standards and meet all production goals.
• Ensure all safety and housekeeping procedures are followed. Report all quality and scrap issues to appropriate supervisor/Manager as soon as possible.
• Ensure efficient operation of injection molding machines including, but not limited to, checking in process and finished parts for errors and promptly correcting part defects or problems upon identification.
• Perform material handling functions including, but not limited to, dispensing resins from hoppers, accurately weighing and identifying material, organizing resins in staging areas, moving completed parts into staging areas.
• Perform color changes and line clearance/purging with minimal supervision.
• Safely mount and dismount molds.
• Assemble and connect water hoses.
• Act as a Lead when needed.
• Start up molds, ensure proper line clearance and manage QA approval on a timely manner.
• Manage all MES transactions (downtime coding, material consumption, declarations, and scrap reporting).
• Perform basic first article quality inspections.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
• An Exciting, Diverse and value based working environment
• Award-winning Corporate University offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Innovative benefits plan, which includes 401K plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED