Injection Molding Technician - 3rd shift

Sarstedt•Newton, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SARSTEDT develops, manufactures, and distributes devices and consumables for medical and scientific applications. The Injection Molding Technician works in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing environment and helps keep production running by setting up molds, troubleshooting production issues, and meeting quality and safety standards according to the production schedule. The role is on third shift, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Six months to one year of related experience and/or training.
Previous injection molding experience.
Ability to work third shift, 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, plus occasional Saturdays.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with abstract and concrete variables.
Knowledge of database, inventory, and manufacturing software.
Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and to talk or hear; frequently walk and reach with hands and arms; occasionally stand, sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
Ability to occasionally operate a motorized forklift.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Perform color and order changes.
Complete mold changes and set-ups on molding machinery.
Prepare release paperwork, including product measurements and start-up documentation.
Perform first-line visual and dimensional inspections of products.
Complete line clearance before starting a new order.
Troubleshoot product defects, contain parts, and address other production issues.
Keep machine cards, orders, mold change reports, and process change sheets updated.
Follow safety regulations and report unsafe conditions immediately.

Benefits

Competitive pay and a $2.00 third-shift differential.
Paid time off.
Nine company-paid holidays.
Two additional floating paid holidays.
Two hours of wellness PTO for annual preventative care, physicals, or vaccinations.
Medical, dental, and vision plans, plus HSA and FSA options.
Complimentary screenings and wellness assessments.
Discounted YMCA and gym memberships, fitness classes, and wellness challenges.
Confidential mental health support resources.
401(k) with company match.
Paid parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement and career growth opportunities.
Employee discounts through select SARSTEDT partners.