Part-Time Mold Technician - Weekends PM

ITW • Hebron, CT

8d • $25 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time role focused on setting up and maintaining injection molding machines, ensuring quality production, and performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting. The technician will work closely with other team members and leaders to ensure efficient and safe operations. The role requires mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and overtime.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum 2 years relevant manufacturing experience in plastic injection molding environment preferred.
• Minimum 2 years related basic problem solving and processing skills in relation to injection molding and automation equipment.
• Exposure to scientific injection molding process monitoring methodology preferred.
• Understanding of injection molding machine(s) and auxiliary equipment operations and repair preferred.
• Understanding of robotics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and/or electric systems for both relay and solid-state machinery preferred.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication both written and verbal skills.
• Must possess mechanical aptitude and ability to adapt and learn.
• Familiarity with robots.
• Understanding of OSHA requirements (i.e. Lockout/Tagout, Forklift).
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule which includes overtime and weekends.
• Must have ability to provide their own basic tools (allen wrenches, socket sets, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 2 years relevant manufacturing experience in plastic injection molding environment.
• Minimum 2 years related basic problem solving and processing skills in relation to injection molding and automation equipment.
• Exposure to scientific injection molding process monitoring methodology.
• Understanding of injection molding machine(s) and auxiliary equipment operations and repair.
• Understanding of robotics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and/or electric systems for both relay and solid-state machinery.
• Familiarity with robots.

Responsibilities

• Sets up injection molding machines, ensuring correct parameters are set for the specific part being molded.
• Sets molds, dies, etc., to conform to scheduled requirements, leaving the workstation clean and organized, with quality parts coming from the process, while minimizing downtime.
• Clears the production line of previous product materials, tools, and instructions, preparing it for the new part.
• Performs mold cleaning according to schedule and as needed to maintain optimal performance.
• Performs routine repairs and preventative maintenance on production machinery.
• Troubleshoots and solves minor molding process conditions (short shots, flash, burns, etc.) to ensure quality and prevent non-conformance.
• Sets up and operates molding machinery and support equipment.
• Adjusts, maintains, and troubleshoots automated equipment to maximize utilization.
• Works closely with setup technicians and operators to ensure proper operation of equipment.
• Collaborates with Plant Leaders to stop molding process due to quality concerns.
• Completes necessary paperwork timely and accurately.
• Accurately records use of spare parts to guarantee proper inventory is maintained.
• Follows setup sheets, records any changes made, and provides suggestions to Process Engineers.
• Trains new/current technicians to increase machine knowledge.
• Ensures good housekeeping and organization of the production floor.
• Follows all safety guidelines.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with company matching contribution.
• Company Paid Time off Programs (including Company Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation Time) for employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours/week.
• Overtime compensation.
• Shift premium compensation.

What This Job Offers

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