Molding Operator - Urgent Need

Millenniumsoft•Research Triangle Park, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Injection Mold Process Technician is responsible for all aspects of the injection mold including establishing injection mold processes, changing out molds, completing mold set-ups and material drying, troubleshooting processes, mold operating, and maintenance of injection mold equipment. The candidate will be responsible for the initial mold start-up and processing of prototypes and occasional production molds. The candidate will hang, and sample new molds and dry multiple materials as needed, they will make inputs for additional mold modifications. They will have the ability to debug and create mold processes with multiple injection materials from PP to PC’s. Operate and inspect new injection molding parts to our customer’s requirements. Conduct minor maintenance activities on assigned presses and molds as needed to keep equipment running and maintained. Have a thorough knowledge of the injection raw materials, process requirements, and product quality specifications to create process sheets. Keep machinery, work area, and floors neat and orderly and comply with client safety standards. Able to perform thorough product inspections and make appropriate decisions relative to product quality requirements. Must be able to work effectively in a team with limited supervision for completion. Must be familiar with relevant controlled documents (Work Instructions, Excel, Word software, and other required Forms, etc.). Must understand preventative maintenance task lists, and equipment manuals that pertain to the operation of all equipment in the TTL area.

Requirements

2-5 years of previous injection molding process experience is required
Proficient skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic are necessary
Strong mechanical abilities & knowledge- preferably in the Plastics Industry, with experience in Injection Molding
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Candidate needs to be very detail-oriented
Excellent troubleshooting skills
Excellent computer skills
Strong communication skills interacting with all levels of a company’s hierarchy
Must be familiar with relevant controlled documents (Work Instructions, Excel, Word software, and other required Forms, etc.)

Nice To Haves

High School diploma is preferred
College degree beneficial but not necessary
RJG or Paulson Injection training is preferred
Possibly consider any previous on-the-job training
Prefer 1-2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment preferably injection molding presses (both electric & hydraulic)

Responsibilities

Perform and direct the mold and material changeovers
Develop new mold processes for prototypes and production molds
Assure that mold setup, changeovers, and housekeeping standards are met
Ensure new job start-ups are correct, making any necessary adjustments
Work with molding personnel to ensure molded parts meet expected requirements, and adjust if necessary
Troubleshoot processing problems and work through issues
Verify process parameters and implement changes
Inspect parts to ensure they meet specifics
Stop mold samplings to correct any quality issues that may arise
Review and inspect machines daily for maintenance issues and report to the maintenance department
Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures
Comply with all safety, quality, and work rules and regulations
Hang, and sample new molds and dry multiple materials as needed
Make inputs for additional mold modifications
Debug and create mold processes with multiple injection materials from PP to PC’s
Operate and inspect new injection molding parts to our customer’s requirements
Conduct minor maintenance activities on assigned presses and molds as needed to keep equipment running and maintained
Create process sheets
Keep machinery, work area, and floors neat and orderly and comply with client safety standards
Perform thorough product inspections and make appropriate decisions relative to product quality requirements
Work effectively in a team with limited supervision for completion
Understand preventative maintenance task lists, and equipment manuals that pertain to the operation of all equipment in the TTL area