Injection Set Up
About The Position
As part of our Laboratory Products Division, you'll be joining a team that provides virtually everything needed for laboratories across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, academia, biotechnology, and industrial research sectors. Our extensive product portfolio includes advanced analytical instruments, essential lab equipment, cold storage, and a wide range of consumables like reagents, chemicals, and labware. The Molding Setup Technician is responsible for setting up, adjusting, and maintaining molding machines to ensure efficient production of high-quality plastic parts. This role involves installing molds, troubleshooting process issues, and ensuring machines run safely and efficiently.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Experience with molding machines and tooling required
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Knowledge of plastics materials and molding processes
- Ability to adjust and optimize machine settings for quality and efficiency
Nice To Haves
- Technical training in manufacturing, plastics, or a related field preferred
- 2+ years of molding setup or processing experience preferred
- Familiarity with robotics and automation systems preferred
Responsibilities
- Set up and start up various molding machines according to production schedules
- Install and remove molds, ensuring proper alignment and connections
- Adjust machine parameters (temperature, pressure, cycle time, etc.) for optimal performance
- Perform first-piece inspections to verify product quality
- Troubleshoot molding and process issues to minimize downtime
- Monitor machine performance and make necessary adjustments during production
- Perform routine maintenance on molds and equipment
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and company procedures
- Maintain accurate production and setup documentation
- Work closely with quality, maintenance, and production teams
Benefits
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO)
- 10 paid holidays annually
- Paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave)
- Accident and life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
