The Injection Molding Technician is responsible for all aspects of the injection molding process including start-up, shutdown, and troubleshooting of the injection molding processes and related equipment. The technician will ensure that the necessary adjustments are made to the equipment so that the processes run efficiently.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for all aspects of the injection molding process, including, but not limited to, set-up and tear-down, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and workflow
Work with production personnel to ensure molded components meet requirements; making adjustments as required
Provide molded components promptly to ensure production schedules are met
Generate documentation on molding runs that can be used to control traceability and ensure reproducibility
Work with R&D, Marketing, Quality, and Manufacturing departments during concept, prototyping, and release of new products
Follow established procedures to maintain a clean and organized environment.
Perform routine maintenance on machines and equipment.
Troubleshoot electrical/mechanical systems and connections between Tool/Die and the machines.
Analyze, install, test, and review machine settings to increase operating efficiency
Draft and perform mold validations
Complete required paperwork routing/setup sheet, timesheet, etc.
Confer with Supervisor, area leaders, programmers, engineers, or others to resolve molding or assembly issues
Input and/or retrieve the correct program code from the machine and network
Other assignments as requested
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of 5 years experience in injection molding or similar
High school diploma or equivalent
Excellent organizational skills.
Understanding of IM codes
Experience with Process Control Documentation
Ability to develop setting sheets and setting parameters for current and new products
Ranger Robot Program a plus
Must have good oral and written communication.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Able to stand for long periods of time
Bilingual in Spanish/English a plus
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Basic knowledge of computers including MS Office, Email, etc.
