Injection Molding Technician

SEMIKO RECRUITMENT & CONSULTANTS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance allowance

Shift allowance

13th month bonus

Medical insurance

Dental benefits

Job summary

SEMIKO RECRUITMENT & CONSULTANTS PTE LTD is recruiting an Injection Molding Technician for a well-established medical plastics manufacturer in Woodlands, Singapore. You will set up, troubleshoot and optimize injection molding processes to ensure quality and productivity targets are met.

The role requires Singapore citizenship or PR, a Diploma or technical certification in plastics/mechanical engineering, and at least 3 years of injection molding experience.

Qualifications

• Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents only.
• NTC-2, Diploma or Technical Certification in Plastics Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of plastic injection molding experience.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing is advantageous.
• Familiar with GMP, ISO 13485 standards.
• Able to read technical drawings and process documentation.
• Proficient in English communication.

Responsibilities

• Set up, troubleshoot and optimize injection molding.
• Perform mold setup, changeovers and routine mold maintenance.
• Ensure molding parameters meet specifications and cycle times.
• Monitor production output to meet quality and productivity targets.
• Support production requirements and customer delivery schedules.
• Minimize scrap and optimize material utilization.
• Ensure GMP, safety regulations and SOP compliance.
• Inspect molded parts for customer and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot defects and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare materials to minimize machine downtime.
• Document process changes and production records.
• Participate in IQ, OQ and PQ validation activities.
• Provide guidance to junior technicians.
• Stop production when serious quality, contamination or safety issues occur.

Skills

Injection molding

Process optimization

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Quality compliance

Education

Diploma in Plastics Engineering

Technical certification

Tools

Sumitomo

Engel

Nissei

Job description

Location: Woodlands

Salary: $1800 – $2600 (depending on experience) + Attendance Allowance + Shift Allowance

AWS (13th Month Bonus), Dental Benefits & Medical Insurance Coverage

Available Shifts

12-Hour Rotating Shift (Rotation Pattern: 3-4-4-3)

• 7am – 7pm
• 7pm – 7am

Morning Shift

• Monday – Friday: 7am – 3pm
• Saturday: 7am – 1pm

Afternoon Shift

• Monday – Friday: 3pm – 11pm
• Saturday: 1pm – 7pm

Company Overview

Our client is a well-established manufacturer in the medical and precision plastics industry, supplying high-quality products to global customers. The company offers a stable work environment, attractive benefits, and career development opportunities for experienced technical professionals.

Responsibilities

• Set up, troubleshoot and optimize injection molding processes.
• Perform mold setup, changeovers and routine mold maintenance.
• Ensure molding parameters comply with approved process specifications and cycle times.
• Monitor production output to ensure quality and productivity targets are achieved.
• Support production requirements and customer delivery schedules.
• Minimize scrap and optimize material utilization.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, safety regulations and company SOPs.
• Conduct inspections to ensure molded products meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot molding defects and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare materials and components to minimize machine downtime.
• Document process changes, production records and non-conformance reports.
• Participate in process validation activities including IQ, OQ and PQ.
• Provide guidance to junior technicians and support production operations.
• Stop production when serious quality, contamination or safety issues are detected.

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Only Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents may apply.
• NTC-2, Diploma or Technical Certification in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related disciplines.
• Minimum 3 years of plastic injection molding experience.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• Familiar with scientific molding principles and process optimization.
• Experience operating injection molding machines such as Sumitomo, Engel, Nissei or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience in:
  • Horizontal Molding
  • 2K Molding
  • Insert Molding
  • Basic robotics and automation knowledge.
  • Able to read and interpret technical drawings and process documentation.
  • Knowledge of ISO 13485, GMP and cleanroom manufacturing standards.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Able to communicate effectively in English.
  • Comfortable working rotating shifts when required.