Plastics Injection Molding Technician

Job Title:

Plastics Injection Molding Mold Technician

Job Description:

As a Mold Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining molds, machines and auxiliary equipment to meet quality and customer requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

· Providing support for the transfer/installation of new molds, resins and machinery

· Clean, repair and overhaul Hot Runner Systems, molds, components, machines and auxiliary equipment to manage cycle times, quality and reliability requirements

· Prepare molds, bases and inserts to meet changeover schedules

· Ability to complete PM protocols using our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

· Startup, shutdown and operate Injection Molding machines

· Support the development of new and existing operators, apprentices and technical specialists

· Provide verbal updates, status of work, technical problems and their solutions to colleagues during shift change meetings

· Participates in special projects as required

· Provide absentee coverage for existing Operators and Process Specialists and Mold Technicians

Years of Experience

· The ideal candidate will have a minimum 3 years of relevant Injection Molding mold, machine and auxiliary equipment repair experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment

Degree Preferred

· High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution is required

· Completion of a DOL approved apprenticeship program emphasizing plastics manufacturing technology is preferred

· 2 year degree in a Manufacturing or Engineering related field is a plus

Desired Competencies, Experience, & Qualifications

· Knowledge of mold repair, overhaul, modification and preventive maintenance activities

· Knowledge of hot runner systems repair and setup

· Knowledge of plastics technology including screws and barrels, molding material delivery systems, temperature control units, grinders, dryers, separators and their applications

· Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and power transmission systems

· Knowledge of mold design as well as associated drawings and specifications that define and describe their function and operation

· Can use computers, programs and their applications as needed

· Technical Skills – Precision Measuring, Blueprint Reading, use of department tools and equipment including material handling equipment, English/Metric conversion