2nd Shift Plastic Injection Setup Technician

Kids for the Future; Niwot (CO); On-site; USD 2,562,000 - 5,510,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2.00 Shift Differential

Job summary

PTA Plastics in Niwot, CO, is seeking a Set Up Technician for the 2nd shift (2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.). You will set up, adjust, and maintain plastic injection molding machines in a low volume, high mix environment to meet production requirements.

Responsibilities include mold changes, trials, adjustments, and coordination with maintenance and process engineers to ensure quality and efficiency, while following safety standards and ITAR provisions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or vocational training is a plus.
• Proven experience as a Set-Up Technician or similar role in a plastic injection molding environment.
• In-depth knowledge of plastic injection molding machines, molds, and related equipment.
• Proficiency in machine set-up, adjustment, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Set up plastic injection molding machines according to production specifications and requirements.
• Perform mold changes, installation, alignment and connection of molds and auxiliary equipment.
• Conduct trials and test runs to ensure proper machine and mold operation.

Skills

Mold setup

Troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

Quality inspection

Process optimization

Safety compliance

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Injection molding equipment

Job description

PTA Plastics in Niwot, CO, is seeking a Set Up Technician for the 2nd shift (2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.). You will set up, adjust, and maintain plastic injection molding machines in a low volume, high mix environment to meet production requirements.

Responsibilities include mold changes, trials, adjustments, and coordination with maintenance and process engineers to ensure quality and efficiency, while following safety standards and ITAR provisions.