Certified Process Mold Tech

Grayhill, Inc; Town of Iola (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) match

Company paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Company events

Job summary

Grayhill, Inc. in Iola, Wisconsin, is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Maintenance Technician. You will set up and operate injection molding machines, establish tool/process templates, and document procedures to ensure smooth production flow.

The role requires 5–7 years in plastics injection molding, with a diploma or GED and preferably a certification/degree in injection molding. You will work on highly maintained facilities and contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in plastics injection molding.
• Certificate or degree in plastics injection molding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate plastic injection molding machines.
• Establish process setup templates for new tooling and runs.
• Document processes and create setup sheets for molds.
• Interpret Manufacturer's Data Sheets for materials.
• Perform equipment maintenance and basic repairs on tooling.
• Troubleshoot molding, auxiliary, and secondary processes.
• Train and develop new Technicians.
• Meet production schedules and ensure first/last parts quality.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical

Mechanical

Education

High School diploma or GED

Plastics Injection Molding Certificate/Degree

Tools

Injection molding machinery

Emaint/maintenance software

Job description

Grayhill designs and manufactures intuitive human interface solutions that make life simpler, safer and more efficient. Standard products include optical encoders, rotary switches, keypads, joysticks, displays, touchscreens and pushbuttons. These components are sold to thousands of customers around the globe. Grayhill also incorporates these standard products into control panels to support a range of major customers in the Healthcare, Agriculture, Construction Equipment and Military markets. Our headquarters are in LaGrange, IL with manufacturing facilities located in McCook and Carpentersville IL, Iola WI and Shenzhen China.

We offer opportunities for talented professionals seeking challenging careers with a proven industry leader.

*Competitive Wages

*Excellent Benefits and Training

*Generous Vacation, Paid Holidays and Paid Sick Time

*Flex Time

*Clean, Air Conditioned and Well Maintained Facilities

Are You Ready to Grow With Us?

This position is located in our Iola, Wisconsin facility

Summary

Provide maintenance services and complex machine set-ups to assigned area and other areas as needed by performing the following duties and establish process setup template for all injection molded components and new tooling.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform setup and operation of plastic injection molding machines.
• Physically able to set-up, sample, and establish a process for new & existing tools, set initial machine configurations and adjust all complex & intricate machinery/auxiliary equipment on the Production floor.
• Document processes and procedures and create and approve set up sheets for new molds and maintain records.
• Have an understanding of the different classifications of molding materials and able to interpret Manufacturer's Data Sheets.
• Set up auxiliary equipment and qualification must be performed on all new equipment before enter production mode.
• Perform setup for secondary operations and work cells needed for proper throughput flow.
• Provide technical assistance as requested.
• Execute the production schedule according to plans & priorities.
• Ensure proper 1st and last shots parts are inspected for quality are done prior and during all production and sampling runs.
• Inspect machinery preform all maintenance work orders and identify any problems with machinery or related equipment.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve injection molding, auxiliary, and secondary operations.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing problems related to design and production of products. Troubleshoot process vs. tooling issues.
• Inventory, identify, select, and prepare resins for molding and monitor parts inventory in the EMaint program established on the system.
• Clean molds properly according to established procedures with the Ultrasonic cleaner equipment.
• Recommend new, improved or modified production tools and equipment.
• Train and develop new Technicians.
• Perform equipment maintenance and basic repairs and initiate tooling repairs and rework orders on Emaint program.
• Perform screw & barrel changes as needed.
• Work productively and cooperatively with management and all associates while maintaining clear communications.
• Work effectively with Tool Room personnel to resolve tooling problems.
• Verify initial production run of new or reworked tools.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts for use within the Manufacturing Injection Molding Departments.
• Select molding setup parameter and program machinery for existing and for new tooling to run.
• Follow proscribed procedures for plant shutdowns when applicable.
• Maintain and support auxiliary plant equipment.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or G.E.D. or equivalent
• Five to Seven years relevant experience
• Plastics Injection Molding–Certificate/Degree

What we have to offer:

• You will be at the forefront of challenging work. We solve complex problems with innovative solutions across all teams and in all roles. There is purpose in our work!
• Comprehensive Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision starting on day one.
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) match up to 4% of salary
• Company paid holidays
• Optional gap insurance coverages
• Company paid disability and basic group life
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Catered company events - to pause and celebrate the wins!

We value diversity and inclusion.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of gender, color, race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.