Injection Molding Operator

IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC; Ajax; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. Ajax, Ontario is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Operator to set up and run molding machines producing thermoplastic parts. You will install molds, start up the press, optimize cycle times and temperatures, and perform routine maintenance.

You will inspect first articles, document quality logs, and work closely with a fast-paced team to meet daily production targets while following safety procedures and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 5+ years in setting up injection molding machines.
• Ability to read safety policies and operation manuals.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork.
• Experience with conveyors and auxiliary equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate injection molding machines for thermoplastic parts.
• Install molds in the injection molding machine, set up cooling, mold opening, ejection and startup process.
• Adjust controls to regulate molding temperature, plastic volume, pressure and cycle times.
• Conduct inspections on first articles and regular production pieces for quality.
• Change molds and complete set ups of hot and cold runner molds successfully.
• Document quality logs and report mold or process issues.
• Perform minor preventive machine maintenance and service procedures.
• Assemble and maintain injection molds as required.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment issues as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and work directions.
• Handle other related duties as directed by management.

Skills

Molding machine operation

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Reading manuals

Team collaboration

Machinery maintenance

Forklift operation

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

5+ years injection molding experience

Tools

Molds and tooling expertise

Job description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up and operate injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment to mold products from thermoplastic materials.
• Install molds in the injection molding machine, setup the mold (cooling, mold opening, ejection) and initiate the startup process (material drying, system heating).
• Setting and optimizing machine controls, regulating molding temperature, volume of plastic, molding pressure and time, according to knowledge of plastics and molding procedures.
• Conduct multiple inspections on first off pieces and regularly during machine operation.
• Responsible for changing molds and completing set ups of hot and cold runner molds successfully.
• Completing documentation and quality logs and reports. Documenting mold or process issues.
• Conduct minor preventative machine maintenance and service procedures as scheduled.
• Conduct minor maintenance and assembly of injection molds as required.
• Troubleshooting and minor repair of any equipment issues as required.
• Follow all safety procedures.
• Other related duties as directed by management.

SKILLS / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• The incumbent should have a good understanding of the surrounding auxiliary equipment like dryers and cooling systems.
• A strong troubleshooting ability, diligence, and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and excellent organizational skills are required.
• Experience driving reach lift trucks.
• The incumbent must be capable of reading and interpreting documents such as safety policy and procedures, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Good written and oral communication skills; strong inter-personal skills; good diligence given the company wide impact; ability to be initiative-taking and incorporate efficiencies into daily tasks; creative individual with an expected ability to make recommendations for change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• an individual must be able to operate the machinery with efficiency to produce accurate parts in addition, individuals must be able to multitask while organizing daily work schedules.
• Must be able to follow directions, both verbal and written
• Ability to perform routine computer data entry and queries is required.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma
• 5+ years of experience in setting up injection molding machines and processing.

Physical Requirements

• Standing and/or walking while setting up, maintaining, and monitoring machines and production, and performing other job functions.
• Lifting and/or carrying up to approximately 50 lbs. while relieving or filling in for other department personnel or while performing other maintenance set up and operation functions.
• Pushing and/or pulling objects while performing set-up, routine repair work, and preventative maintenance.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching while trouble-shooting machinery, performing machinery maintenance, and completing other job functions.
• Reaching to obtain, remove, and install machine parts in plant equipment; and to perform other job functions.
• Handling machine controls, parts, supplies, tools, and other related work materials while completing job functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Hot/cold temperatures based on seasonal variations.
• May be subject to humidity, noise, odors, dust.