Injection Molding Technician, 2nd Shift

Kimball Electronics • Indianapolis, IN

12d

About The Position

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application or recruitment process due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] . We will treat all requests for accommodations discreetly. Note: There is no Visa sponsorship being offered for this position. Kimball Electronics does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to any recruiting alias or employee. Kimball Electronics is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Kimball Medical Solutions provides 3 weeks of PTO starting your 1st year in addition to 10 paid holidays. Potential monthly incentive bonus based on company performance. Major health, dental, vision, and complementary insurances starting day 1. We offer a 50% match on your first 6% of 401k contribution with opportunity for an employer contribution annually. Position Overview The mission of the Molding Technician is to run production molded parts per production procedures, assist with molding maintenance requirements and engineering projects, and document molding activities while meeting goals of quality, cost and delivery for our customers. In medical device industry, accuracy and attention to detail are crucial. You will report to the Production Supervisor of Molding. Quick Summary You will run production injection molded parts, mold set-up, start-up, processing, production, and shutdown procedures. You will be responsible for basic maintenance of the plastic injection molds and equipment. Assisting engineering with special projects is occasionally required. You will help develop molding processes and written procedures, train operators and perform other production tasks. Basic Background Requirements Mechanically inclined person with 2 years relevant work experience with knowledge of setting tools for production and processing tools. Experience using injection molding machinery including testing devices, meters, moisture analyzers, chiller, thermometers, raw material handling system, mold heat controllers, and mold presses Experience troubleshooting issues with injection molding equipment and processes Ability to monitor production on multiple injection molding machines at the same time Good documentation skills Ability to lift up to 55 lbs Ability to climb a ladder Visual parts inspection including 20/20 vision (corrected) React to change productively and handle other tasks that may be assigned. Understand business, legal and regulatory requirements Work overtime when needed Maintain general knowledge of the certification and regulatory requirements contained in ISO-13485, and FDA CFR/GMP Medical Device Regulation Key Performance Objectives Short Term: (0 to 3 months) Learn KEIND Quality system requirements Learn Good Documentation Practices Build relationships with Engineering and Operations team members Independently manage mold setup and process startup Complete Work Orders per the schedule Monitor Material Handling system to support production Monitor molding processes and make adjustments within validated ranges occasionally Record complete and accurate information for Device History Records Inspects molded parts for defects and delivers parts to Quality for inspection Support validation efforts for commissioning injection mold tools Learn and adopt Kimball Electronics philosophies and culture Maintain clean and safe working environment following company policies. Maintain regular attendance according to our attendance guidelines. Midterm: (3 to 6 months) Maintain Injections molds Support Preventative Maintenance activities for the Molding Department Proficient in D2 and D3 (Decoupled) molding techniques Long term: (6 to 12 months) Provide training for other molding associates or mold techs Provide improvement ideas for review Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Kimball Electronics we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles! We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We will consider for employment qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law (including, for example, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for roles based in San Francisco).

Requirements

• Mechanically inclined person with 2 years relevant work experience with knowledge of setting tools for production and processing tools.
• Experience using injection molding machinery including testing devices, meters, moisture analyzers, chiller, thermometers, raw material handling system, mold heat controllers, and mold presses
• Experience troubleshooting issues with injection molding equipment and processes
• Ability to monitor production on multiple injection molding machines at the same time
• Good documentation skills
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs
• Ability to climb a ladder
• Visual parts inspection including 20/20 vision (corrected)
• React to change productively and handle other tasks that may be assigned.
• Understand business, legal and regulatory requirements
• Work overtime when needed
• Maintain general knowledge of the certification and regulatory requirements contained in ISO-13485, and FDA CFR/GMP Medical Device Regulation
• Learn KEIND Quality system requirements
• Learn Good Documentation Practices
• Build relationships with Engineering and Operations team members
• Independently manage mold setup and process startup
• Complete Work Orders per the schedule
• Monitor Material Handling system to support production
• Monitor molding processes and make adjustments within validated ranges occasionally
• Record complete and accurate information for Device History Records
• Inspects molded parts for defects and delivers parts to Quality for inspection
• Support validation efforts for commissioning injection mold tools
• Learn and adopt Kimball Electronics philosophies and culture
• Maintain clean and safe working environment following company policies.
• Maintain regular attendance according to our attendance guidelines.
• Maintain Injections molds
• Support Preventative Maintenance activities for the Molding Department
• Proficient in D2 and D3 (Decoupled) molding techniques
• Provide training for other molding associates or mold techs
• Provide improvement ideas for review

Responsibilities

• run production injection molded parts
• mold set-up, start-up, processing, production, and shutdown procedures
• basic maintenance of the plastic injection molds and equipment
• assisting engineering with special projects
• develop molding processes and written procedures
• train operators
• perform other production tasks

Benefits

• Kimball Medical Solutions provides 3 weeks of PTO starting your 1st year in addition to 10 paid holidays.
• Potential monthly incentive bonus based on company performance.
• Major health, dental, vision, and complementary insurances starting day 1.
• We offer a 50% match on your first 6% of 401k contribution with opportunity for an employer contribution annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees