Igloo - Katy, TX

posted 8 days ago

Katy, TX
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

About the position

Igloo Products Corp is an iconic and fast-growing American brand known for exceptional and durable performance for everyday cooler needs. After more than 75 years of as the leader as a housewares brand, Igloo has pivoted to a high growth lifestyle brand for outside activities associated with fun, family and friends. Founded in as a metalworking shop bringing fresh cold water to Texas workers in the field to inventing the Playmate to becoming America's most recognizable brand of ice chests, the Igloo story spans more than 75 years of delivering coolness to the world. Today, Igloo has 90% + brand awareness and is #1 in market share in the US, is a pioneer in sustainability for our category with the launch of biodegradable coolers and coolers made with from post-consumer recycled resin and other sustainable materials and has a growing DTC business allowing us to build direct relationships with our consumers. In 2021, Igloo was acquired by Dometic Brands and now there is the opportunity to Globally grow both brands together. We are on a journey of continuous growth - now looking for our next star - a passionate Injection Molding Process Technician. This role will support blow mold or injection manufacturing department(s), attending daily critical machines, support mold set-up team, material, and resin team.

Responsibilities

  • Provides support to production to improve process and metrics.
  • Attends Critical machine daily and auxiliary equipment.
  • Performs foam fixture startup, troubleshoots, and maintains during production.
  • Troubleshoots problems with blow mold/injection machines and peripheral equipment and takes corrective actions.
  • Follows Lockdown Process Sheets, Procedures, Visual aids, and Instructions.
  • Works closely with Production Supervisors and Operations personnel to achieve and maintain departmental goals.
  • Maintains and improves safety and quality (safety devices, guarding equipment, spare parts list, set-up instructions, and troubleshooting protocol).
  • Prepare reports and data collection as directed by immediate supervisor.
  • Operates forklifts and cranes to replace molds.
  • Starts/shuts down machines, Responsible for machine adjustments.
  • Works with Senior technicians to conduct minor repairs and changes inserts.
  • Ensures safe working practices are followed and all accidents, hazards, near misses, and property damage are reported in a timely manner.
  • Ensure work area(s) are maintained in a clean and organized manner.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Education: High School Diploma or equivalency.
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years in plastics manufacturing, mold set-up, or continuous extrusion Blow Mold/Injection.
  • Knowledge of Thermolators, grinders, blenders, and liquid additive pumps.
  • Experience working on Graham, Sterling, Milacron Blow Mold machines, Injection Mold Machines, or similar equipment.
  • Flexibility to working multiple shifts and weekends.
  • English Language Skills: Able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
  • Math Skills: Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
  • Physical Demands: Able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs. multiple times a day during a 12-hr. shift; Bend and stand in difficult positions up to 12 hours; Able to manipulate tools with both hands and stand for long hours.
  • Work Environment: Manufacturing area hot and humid in summer months, cold in winter months. High noise requiring use of hearing protection.

Nice-to-haves

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
  • Blow Mold/Injection Mold Experience
  • Material Handling experience
  • Data Entry and Computer skills

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short term & Long-term disability
  • Accidental death insurance
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • Company paid holidays
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
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