Technician, Injection Mold

Leviton • Bothell, WA

126d

About The Position

The Injection Molding Technician is responsible for setting up and operation of injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment, adjusting and maintaining process parameters to ensure quality standards are met, preparing raw materials, performing core or cavity changes, troubleshooting new and modified molds, maintaining daily process logs, and reporting any issues to the Supervisor. This position works under minimal supervision.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous forklift experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP Systems preferred.
• AA Degree 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

• 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.
• Volunteer Time Off.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Health Advocacy Program.
• Bereavement Leave.
• Additional wellness incentive programs.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees