Plastic Injection Tech Level II

Lasko Products • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

The Plastic Injection Tech Level II sets up, starts, troubleshoots, and monitors injection molding machines and related equipment to support production and ensure part quality. The role measures and visually inspects products, adjusts machine settings for a range of plastic materials, monitors production software, and supports containment and root-cause analysis. It also documents scrap and purging, communicates quality, process, and safety issues between shifts, and may lead the department when the shift supervisor is absent.

The position uses personal computers, production monitoring software, calipers, gauges, and hand tools. Lasko Products describes itself as an air-solutions company with manufacturing and distribution facilities in Tennessee and Texas; the job description does not specify which location this role is based at.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical education or background.
• Three to five years of injection technician experience.
• Ability to work as a team player and relate to employees at all levels of the organization.
• Experience with robotics systems and the ability to set up, troubleshoot, and start up injection molding equipment.
• Familiarity with various types of plastic material.
• Knowledge of Milacron injection molding equipment up to 1,000-ton capacity.
• Knowledge of ENGEL molding machines up to 1,000-ton capacity.
• Scientific molding training completed at Level II minimum.
• Ability to communicate effectively, deliver results, and troubleshoot molding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, start, troubleshoot, and monitor injection molding machines and related equipment to ensure production.
• Measure and visually inspect products for surface and dimensional defects.
• Adjust injection pressure, cycle times, and other machine settings for different plastic materials to ensure part quality and function.
• Implement part and material containment measures.
• Troubleshoot molding problems.
• Notify maintenance about equipment issues and notify the mold repair department and supervisor about mold issues.
• Monitor production software for stopped machines, cycles outside standards, color changes, and mold changes.
• Conduct root-cause analysis of factors affecting product quality.
• Enter scrap into the production monitoring system; weigh and document purging before disposal.
• Communicate part-quality, process, and safety issues and their resolutions to the next shift.
• Occasionally lead the department in the shift supervisor’s absence.
• Run scrap and downtime reports from the monitoring system and communicate large scrap totals and major downtime codes.
• Use a personal computer, dial or digital calipers, gauges, and hand tools.
• Follow safety rules and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Benefits

• Flexible hours and a hybrid work schedule are described for the corporate team.
• Dog-friendly corporate headquarters.
• Competitive salaries with bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including a strong 401(k) match, wellness incentives, and health coverage.

What This Job Offers

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