Molding Technician

SUMMARY: Red Star Contract Manufacturing is seeking a Molding Technician to join our team. The position will be responsible for mold set ups, changes, and repairs. Experience in machine maintenance and injection molding is preferred. Position will cross-train to Molding Operations to provide production support as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (includes the following but other duties may be assigned)

• Perform mold set ups, repairs, and changeovers.
• Troubleshoot operational errors and perform preventative machine maintenance as needed.
• Confer with engineers, tooling, quality, or others to resolve molding machinery issues.
• Operate injection molding machines to produce medical device parts and assemble molded parts
• Start and observe molding machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance molding
• Ensure all policies and procedures are followed and safety precautions are taken to reduce the risk of injury
• Maintain a clean work area and ensure safe operation of all equipment.
• Must be available on reasonable notice for unscheduled overtime to meet production schedules

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school degree, or equivalent, required
• 1-2 Year(s) of Injection Molding (preferred)
• 1-2 Year(s) of Machine Maintenance (required)

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize accordingly
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Team Player

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIORNMENT: Associate may be subject to high noise levels from machines and physical hazards from moving machine parts.