3rd Shift Plastics Processing Technician - Injection Molding

LMT Products; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing industry is seeking a Processing Technician to establish and maintain mold-related processes. This entry-level position involves collaborating with engineering, performing mold trials, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in mold setup and injection molding processing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mold setup and injection molding processing.
• Understanding and compliance with safety standards for molds and equipment.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering on new mold designs.
• Perform mold trials, sampling, and pilot runs.
• Establish and document injection molding processes for new molds.

Skills

Mold setup

Injection molding processing

Safety standards compliance

Job description

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Company Overview: LMT Mercer Group, Inc., established in 1987, supplies high-quality component parts to the vinyl and wood composite fence and deck industry.

Job Title: Processing Technician

Job Summary: Responsible for performing highly diversified duties related to establishing and maintaining mold-related processes. This includes determining injection molding processes to manufacture products cost-effectively.

Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with engineering on new mold designs.
2. Perform mold trials, sampling, and pilot runs.
3. Establish and document injection molding processes for new molds.
4. Identify opportunities for Scientific Molding and document them.
5. Provide feedback on tooling performance and conditions.
6. Establish labor requirements for new molds.
7. Recommend automation and auxiliary equipment to reduce labor costs.
8. Maintain machine specifications and process documentation.
9. Lead and train staff on molding applications.
10. Work with production and plant managers to evaluate processing performance using the LMT skill set training matrix.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in mold setup and injection molding processing.
• Understanding and compliance with safety standards for molds and equipment.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

Additional Details:

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Manufacturing

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