2nd Shift - Mold Technician (40676)

Young Innovations; Town of Grafton (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Innovations in Grafton, WI is seeking a Mold Technician to maintain control of injection molding processes and support the production schedule through component changes, setups, and startups, ensuring parts meet quality standards.

Ideal candidates have at least four years of hands-on plastics experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read drawings. The role is on-site in a manufacturing setting with opportunities for cross-training and process improvement.

Qualifications

• HS diploma required.
• 4+ years hands-on experience with injection molding, mold setting, and secondary equipment.
• Plastic Injection Molding experience preferred.
• Fanuc controls and Motoman robotics experience preferred but not required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and goal-driven with a dedication to constant improvement.
• Experience in fast-paced, multi-level, project-based environments with timelines and cost.

Responsibilities

• Directing and monitoring the production schedule with mold and material changes.
• Troubleshooting processes and inspecting parts to ensure quality.
• Verifying paperwork and startup/in-process inspections.
• Preparing support equipment as needed in production.
• Ensuring molding machines and automated systems meet parameters and goals.
• Reading blueprints and measuring with calipers.
• Designing, forming, cleaning, and positioning molds and cores.
• Troubleshooting molding machines and equipment.
• Cross-training and other duties as required.

Skills

Injection molding

Mold setting

Process troubleshooting

Quality inspection

Blueprint reading

Calipers / micrometer reading

Machinery maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Fanuc controls

Motoman robotics

Personal computer

Job description

Job Location: Grafton, WI 53024

Site Overview:

Microbrush® International develops, manufactures, and markets innovative disposable dental products focused on restorative dental procedures. Our products are designed to enhance everyday procedures and provide Convenient. Consistent. Control. ™

Role Overview

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Mold Technician will be responsible for maintaining the control of processes in injection molding. Will provide support to the execution of the production schedule including everything from component changes, setups and startups.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Directing and monitoring the execution of the production schedule as well as performing mold and/or material changes as dictated by the schedule
• Performing process troubleshooting, part inspections and various other functions to ensure part conformity and quality
• Verifying paperwork for jobs and completion of inspections at startup of jobs and in process inspections
• Monitoring and preparing support equipment as needed in the production area
• Ensure injection molding machines and connected automated systems are set to regulation parameters, quality standards, and meet all production goals
• Read blueprints and measure product with calipers
• Design, form, clean, smooth, and position molds and cores
• Troubleshoot molding machines and equipment
• Other duties may be assigned as required

RELATED DUTIES

Continues to update job knowledge through cross-training as requested. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Minimum 4 years of practical, hands on experience with injection machine processing, mold setting, and secondary equipment operation; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Experience working with Plastic Injection Molding is preferred
• Experience with and knowledge of Fanuc controls and/or Motoman robotic training highly preferred but not required
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Motivated, goal-driven, with a dedication to constant improvement
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced, multi-level, project based environment with emphasis on timelines and cost
• Ability to read measuring devices, i.e. micrometer, calipers, etc.
• Must be able to read and interpret blue prints
• Must be able to use a personal computer

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to sit, stand, and walk on a varying basis throughout work schedule. Able to carry and/or lift up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions

Manufacturing plant environment with some variations in temperature, fumes, noise, dust and atmospheric conditions.

Young Innovations, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify participating employer.