3rd-Shift Injection Molding Technician — Process Lead

Kids for the Future; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future in New Britain, CT is seeking a Set-Up Technician to promptly set up and change over injection molding processes for medical grade parts on a 3rd shift schedule (11PM-7:30AM). You will monitor process controls, troubleshoot, and drive efficiency and quality during production runs.

Responsibilities include mold changes, start-ups, automation handling, and collaboration with engineers to support improvements while maintaining safety and housekeeping.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an injection molding position.
• Significant experience with mold setups and molding machines.
• Experience with medical grade resin materials.
• Proficient with ERP/MRP systems and computers.

Responsibilities

• Make mold changes, setup, and start-up for a wide range of resins on injection mold machines.
• Troubleshoot and adjust processes.
• Process automation systems (sprue picker, Robot, Vision, etc.).
• Load programs and set process parameters.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety compliance.
• Assist process improvement projects.
• Communicate with shifts to meet production requirements.

Skills

Injection molding experience

Mold setups

Molding inspection

ERP/MRP systems

Computers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent technical training

Tools

Engel molding machines

Sodick molding machines

Job description

Kids for the Future in New Britain, CT is seeking a Set-Up Technician to promptly set up and change over injection molding processes for medical grade parts on a 3rd shift schedule (11PM-7:30AM). You will monitor process controls, troubleshoot, and drive efficiency and quality during production runs.

Responsibilities include mold changes, start-ups, automation handling, and collaboration with engineers to support improvements while maintaining safety and housekeeping.