Injection Molding Technician 2

Ammega; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Utility Technician to ensure safety and quality in the injection molding process. This role involves maintaining equipment, performing mold changes, and ensuring compliance with ISO standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong attention to detail and effective communication skills. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact production efficiency and quality. If you are passionate about manufacturing and eager to grow in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate awareness of ISO standards and participate in audits.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and quality procedures are followed and improved.
• Perform mold changes and set up molding machines.

Skills

Attention to Detail

General Maintenance Knowledge

Proficient Math Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Trade School

Tools

Tow Motor

Pallet Jack

Job description

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensures all safety procedures are followed and actively works to improve our safety program.
• Ensures all quality procedures are followed and actively works to improve our quality program.
• Follows all procedures & work instructions.
• Works to maintain a clean & organized working environment (5s)
• Completes visual inspection on products through the shift.
• Completed and demonstrated thorough understanding of the Utility Technician tasks listed in the Molding Skills Matrix.
• Completed and demonstrated thorough understanding of the Injection Molding Technician 1 tasks listed in the Molding Skills Matrix.
• Performs all the functions and responsibilities of a material handler.
• Performs mold, insert, and impression changes.
• Responsible for molding machine set up including ancillary equipment as related to the molding process.
• Follow and document process parameters to ensure repeatable results.
• Set up End of Arm tooling for robots.
• Identify and address unacceptable reject levels.
• Respond to machine alarms and restart all machines in a timely manner.
• Responsible for proper handling and care of all materials, molds, and tooling
• Responsible for clear and consistent communication between shifts
• Responsible for the continuous operation of production equipment
• Complete and demonstrate thorough understanding of maintenance tasks listed in the Molding Skills Matrix for Technician 2.
• Help promote a positive work environment.
• Works to help achieve company goals and objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Opportunity to be selected for the role of ISO Internal Auditor, with responsibilities including conducting internal audits to ensure compliance with ISO standards and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Must demonstrate awareness of ISO standards and actively participate in Integrated Management System (IMS) audits to support compliance and improvement efforts.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Trade school a plus
• Tow motor experience/pallet jack preferred.
• Must be able to work in the US.
• General maintenance and tool knowledge required.
• Proficient math skills and attention to detail

Competencies

• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the injection molding field.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and follow-up on tasks with timely completion.
• Communicates effectively.
• Works well within a Team environment.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.

Physical Demands

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

• Ability to frequently lift up to 55 pounds.
• This position is very active and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing; use of hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms.
• This position requires frequent communication with other employees. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.