Mold Setter - Injection Molding Technician Assistant - Night Shift

ITW • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role provides basic/routine maintenance to plastic injection molding machines, assists the technician in more complex fixes, and provides material handler/forklift operation duties for the molding department. There is a 3-month training and assessment period in which the candidate must demonstrate an understanding and execution of job functions. The role pays $20.00/hr base + $2.00/hr night shift premium while on night shift. There may be an introductory period of day training before moving to nights. ITW Medical, a division of ITW, is comprised of two highly respected brands- Coeur and Filtertek, supplying critical filtration and flow control solutions to global OEM’s, serving Surgical, Infusion, Bioprocessing and Diagnostic Imaging end markets.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year manufacturing experience.
• Must possess good communication/interpretation skills, good visual skills for accessing functionality of equipment, above basic mathematical skills, above minimum computer skill set, and reasoning ability.
• Must possess mechanical aptitude and ability to adapt and learn.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand for full manufacturing shift, ability to reach with arms extended and/or overhead, excellent hand dexterity, ability to bend, stoop, stretch and similar activities
• Ability to accommodate occasional flexible schedule when required.
• Must be able to safely operate required equipment for performing job functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist Technicians with mold changeovers, determining part defect, root cause and implementing appropriate corrective action.
• Set-up and operate molding machinery and support equipment.
• Material handling duties for Molding area; delivering raw material, removing finished goods and recording material movement in ERP system.
• Assist with scheduled preventative maintenance functions.
• Work closely with setup technicians and operators to ensure proper operation of equipment.
• Compliant with OSHA regulations.
• Ensure good housekeeping.
• Knowledge of Environmental Health & Safety Good Manufacturing Practices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed