Molding Technician (2Nd Shift)

About Aspen

We love what we do! At Aspen Surgical we live our values of Customer Focus, Accountability, Collaboration, Innovative Spirit, and Integrity every day. This caring dedication creates and builds exceptional products that drive the industry standard making a real and lasting impact on people's lives around the world. We strive to be the best, while providing the tools, resources, and support needed to set our team members up for success.  Do you want to be appreciated for your hard work? Be a member of a dynamic, fast-growing organization? View your job as a joy rather than a burden? Then we have a position for you!

Aspen Surgical offers competitive benefits on Day One including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and 401K with company match as well as annual merit increases and discretionary annual bonus potential. 

The Molding Technician is responsible for the setup / startup of molds, injection molding machines. as well as troubleshooting and improving existing equipment to support injection molding production.

In This Position, You Will Have the Opportunity to: 

• Consult with other Maintenance, Engineering and Manufacturing employees to identify and resolve all molding maintenance issues in a timely manner 
• Convert service requests to work order and complete repairs documenting work performed 
• Identify and troubleshoot processes, material or equipment problems to minimize down time 
• Provide process/product support to organization to address production concerns 
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines, aux equipment, molds, assists in equipment repairs, equipment improvements, upgrades, and equipment installations  
• Responsible for maintaining mold conditions. (cleanliness, connector conditions, cycle counters, water leaks, etc.)
• Perform tooling set-up/changeovers in a timely manner according to schedule 
• Perform line clearance and proper clean up during changeovers
• Ensures that maintenance coverage for production areas is provided for at all times 
• Maintain Inventory records for equipment, and supplies 
• Maintain 5S environment in work area and Tool Shop 

What You Need to Succeed in This Position:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma 
• Advanced certification level training or associates degree preferred 
• 3-5 years of experience supporting machine maintenance/repair in a manufacturing environment 
• General skills and expertise related to molding tech / maintenance activities 
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite 
• Great mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical problems 
• Proficient verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills 
• Positive teamwork and attitude required to support the manufacturing environment 
• Basic knowledge of electrical safety 
• Follow lock out tag out procedures and all other safety rules  
• Proactively participates in Kaizen events and creating a continuous improvement culture  
• Maintain and displays strong attendance habits by being present and on time 
• Overtime and weekend work frequently required

Physical Requirements:

NOTE:  The inability to perform any of the following physical requirements does not preclude an applicant from consideration unless, following an individualized analysis, it is determined that the physical requirement is an essential job function and the applicant is unable to perform such function with or without reasonable accommodation

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, and talk or hear
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better.