Injection Molding Technician- 1st shift

Horton, Inc•Westminster, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Horton, Inc. has an opening for an Injection Mold Technician to work in our Westminster, SC location. This is a 1st shift position and standard work hours are Monday-Thursday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. Occasional overtime may be required. Pay starts at $22.38 per hour and depends on experience. This position is primarily responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining injection molding machines used to manufacture plastic components. As a global leader in thermal control for power systems, Horton offers a variety of technologies for transportation and industrial applications to operate at the optimal temperature — even in the most demanding conditions. For over 70 years, the organization has been an integral partner to companies worldwide providing innovative and reliable engine cooling solutions for heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma, or GED.
Requires 2 years of related technical training or equivalent of 4 years technical work experience.
Must be authorized to work in the United States. No Visa sponsorship provided now or in the future for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a molding technician and/or mold setter is preferred.

Responsibilities

Change molds and inserts as needed, install water lines to molds and temperature control units (TCUs, Thermolators) per setup sheet.
Load correct programs and verify proper Injection Molding Machine (IMM) set-ups in a safe and effective manner.
Complete insert changes in a timely and safe manner
Possess basic mechanical aptitude which includes but is not limited to the following: hand tools, pneumatic tools, measuring tools, and machine operations.
Have basic understanding and operations of overhead crane/hoist systems.
Responsible for daily silo counting of resin and daily moisture readings.
Ensure work area is clean and clear of tools, hoses, and other equipment when setups are complete.
Basic understanding of how to operate the material feed system.
Perform basic PMs on injection molds and equipment.
Basic understanding of how to clean and lube all injection molds.
Able to perform weekly material feed system PMs based according to guidelines.
Able to perform daily/weekly/monthly Mold Machine PMs according to guidelines.
Take inventory of consumable supplies and resins.
Perform quality checks and record as required per guidelines.
Communicate any pertinent information to incoming and outgoing shifts as needed.
Start-up molding machines with accuracy to ensure there is limited scrap using the latest setup parameters assuring job is running at standard.
Shut down molding machines with accuracy to ensure limited purging is needed to prevent wasted material.
Complete scrap recording as needed per shift.
Initiate mold repair sheets and tickets when molds are pulled. Initiate maintenance work orders when machines or auxiliary equipment need repair.
Have a basic understanding of robotics operations, job change-over procedures, molding terminology, and molding defects.
Perform minor mold/press repairs (exp. water lines, nozzle tip replacements) and work closely with maintenance and engineering to ensure machines are repaired and operational.
Maintain and troubleshoot ancillary equipment including dryers, thermolators, and conveying systems.
Responsible for Oracle transactions such as verifying proper work orders, part numbers, entering scrap and recording downtime reasons.
Responsible for 6S in the IMM and Technician areas.
Complete daily safety activities including hoist and machinery inspections.
Relieve operators for break as needed.
Understand the need for safety and PPE protocols and how to use them.
As with everyone on the team, other duties may be assigned to support the overall success of the company.