Molding Process Technician

Aptar Group • Town of Clarkstown, NY

50d • $36 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

Improving Health through Science and Technology! At Aptar Pharma, we specialize in Drug Delivery offering Innovative Devices, Services and Solutions focused on the Patient Experience. Aptar Pharma is part of Aptar Group, a global leader of dispensing systems for the packaging industry. Aptar Pharma has been setting the standard in drug delivery for decades providing health technology solutions and services enabling effective patient treatment. Be Aptar! Our Technicians operate injection molding equipment in order to successfully meet production demands and quality standards.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude and mechanical skills.
• 1-3 years of experience working with injection molding equipment including machine adjustment, troubleshooting and mold installation and removal
• Familiarity with automation 6/3 robotics
• General knowledge of plastic materials and processes
• Detail oriented
• Ability to implement and tune all peripherals (6 axis robot, grinder)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Mathematical aptitude
• Ability to read blueprints, use precision measuring/inspection tools
• Effective computer skills, documentation, reporting, file management and web skills
• Ability to work different work shifts
• Continual improvement mindset. Self-Learner, trend of continuous learning
• Ability to work and operate machinery in a Clean Room Environment.
• Physically capable of the required work including but not limited to: Extensive use of manual dexterity, ability to grip, firmly hold, turn and practice strong hand coordination in order to troubleshoot, service and repair industrial equipment and use hand tools to perform the same. Ability to regularly stand, walk, and bend during performance of essential job duties. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Understands and practices safe working procedures. Observes safety rules and policies; brings to managements’ attention any unsafe acts or conditions

Responsibilities

• Utilize your mechanical skills to install, remove and adjust Injection Molding machinery and equipment
• Troubleshoot Injection Molding machines, follow process to resolve failures, other problems
• Perform set-up of molds for all mold changes
• Assist in preventative maintenance and repair of molding machines, molds and peripherals (robots)
• Coordinates and sets up machines, robots and other equipment performing necessary tests to ensure company compliance. Trains employees in the correct procedures for operation as needed.
• Perform cleaning and general maintenance tasks
• Maintain a safe work environment following Company’s safety, ISO standards
• Achieve adequate production levels while maintaining the expected product quality
• Ensure molded components meet all product quality criteria including dimensional criteria
• Communicate to supervisor and other technicians and document all technical information and issues
• Participate in reducing the rate of scrap
• Assists in training of employees in proper work methods for safe and efficient performance of job duties.
• Maintains records, files and other documentation pertinent to assignments.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
• Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k plan with Company matching benefit, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and more
• health, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) match and employer retirement savings contribution
• flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• parental leave
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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