Technician, Injection Mold

Leviton Manufacturing•Bothell, WA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Injection Molding Technician is responsible for setting up and operation of injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment, adjust and maintain process parameters to ensure quality standards are met, prepare raw materials, perform core or cavity changes, troubleshoot new and modified molds, maintain daily process logs and report any issues to Supervisor. This position works under minimal supervision. Relocation Assistance Offered to the Seattle, WA area! Looking to fill our weekend shift Fri-Sun and every other Thursday 5a to 5p Fri-Sun and every other Thursday 5p to 5a

Requirements

Ability to read, understand, and navigate through online assembly process documents
Ability to perform inventory movement transactions
Understanding of basic math skills – adding, subtracting and measuring
Ability to read drawings & blueprints
Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions both verbally and in written format
Ability to use judgement to identify potential safety hazards
Ability to use judgment related to identifying and segregating non-conforming materials and components
Ability to work effectively in both a team environment and independently
Ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility
This is designated as a Safety Sensitive position
High School education or GED required; AA Degree preferred
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in plastics injection molding processes
Proficient in the operation of injection molding machinery and auxiliary equipment
This position requires 20% clerical and planning and 80% material handling, production assembly machine operations, and/or walking and assisting production employees
Work is primarily performed on the manufacturing floor where noise levels may be moderate or high and hearing protection may have to be worn
Eye and foot protection may have to be worn
Lifting of weights up to 30 pounds may occur regularly, with a potential for lifting weights of up to 45 pounds on an occasional basis
There is potential exposure to extreme temperatures
The occasional physical demands of the position include climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and eye/hand/foot coordination
May stand or sit for prolonged periods of time

Nice To Haves

Previous forklift experience preferred
Experience with ERP Systems preferred

Responsibilities

Perform in-process inspection of injection molded components which includes visual inspection and/or dimensional measurement for conformance to requirements defined on drawings, Standard Inspection Plans, Visual Factory or other documents
Weigh count and stage transacted molded materials for storing
Remove scrap and trash from manufacturing areas
Generate production, move and scrap transactions as needed to ensure inventory accuracy
Clean auxiliary equipment that supports the injection mold process
Monitor tooling condition and notify Tooling when mold is unable to produce quality parts or when preventative maintenance is required
Reprocess sprues and runners into regrind to be blended back into the process per quality system requirements
Perform daily molding machine maintenance and molding machine repair as required
Perform insert changes and modification/adjustment of injection molding parameters

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits include:
Medical (with an HSA option), Dental, Vision and Rx coverage beginning the 1st day of the month following your start date
401(k) Program with employer matching contributions. Participation begins immediately upon hire; employer match begins after 1 year of service
Life, Disability, Accident and Critical Illness insurance options
Up to 11 paid Holidays
Up to 18 days Paid Time Off
Other perks include Volunteer Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Advocacy Program, Bereavement Leave, and additional wellness incentive programs.
For more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefits
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.