Injection Mold Process Technician 1

Sonoco; Forest City (NC); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Sonoco is seeking an Injection Mold Process Technician 1 for its Forest City, NC location. The role includes troubleshooting injection mold processes and requires an analytical mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and a collaborative approach. A competitive pay along with health and retirement benefits is offered.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Mold Tech duties and various certifications required.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance and safety checks.
• Proven record in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for troubleshooting and setup of injection molds.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on molds and machines.
• Ensure operational efficiency of injection molding processes.

Skills

Hands-on abilities

Analytical abilities

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

SQC software

Ohm meter

Job description

Location: Forest City, NC
Position: Injection Mold Process Technician 1
Wage: $27.80/ hr
Shift: 3rd shift, 11pm-7am
Must be willing to work overtime and some weekends.
Retention Bonus: $2,500 paid out in four 90 day increments

From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

The Process Technician position reports directly to the Shift Supervisor, . Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. Must take pride in hands-on and analytical abilities, organization skills, and attention to detail. This role is responsible for the safety of himself/herself and all team members.

What you’ll be doing:

• you will be responsible for process troubleshooting and set up of injection molded plastic products
• Must have a proven record of success in fast-paced environments.
• must have the ability to work with various teams and successfully troubleshoot, repair, and adjust equipment as needed.
• responsible for all aspects of the injection mold processes including; changing out molds, completing setups, troubleshooting, operation, and maintenance of injection mold equipment.
• Ability to perform in-press mold preventative maintenance and safety checks on molds and machines.
• Ability to perform set changes that are done in the press.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• Knowledge and ability to perform all Mold Tech (mold setter/changer) duties
• Routsis Training (or Paulson) Modules: Fundamentals (Molding 101), Mold Setter, Maintenance, Quality and Professional
• Quality: Knowledge of SQC software and understand how to use the system during mold start up, trouble shooting and monitoring.
• Proven ability to restart any machine/mold type in the plant along with associated automation.
• Proven ability to perform a new start on basic 2 and 3 plate molds (Ex. Molds, 94, 268, etc.) and single core pull molds (Molds 1267,1080, etc.) and achieve the predetermined key process parameters.
• Basic process trouble shooting ability to identify and correct common problems encountered such as mechanical limits, electrical switch problems, heater problems, hydraulic problems, etc.
• Knowledge of basic electrical circuits. NO and NC switches, heater and thermocouples. Voltage, current and resistance.
• Knowledge and ability to use an ohm meter to check continuity and measure resistance in circuits – understanding of ohm’s law. Ability to test and limit switches, safety switches, and hot runner systems and cabling.
• Optimal skills – principals of robust processing- knowledge of amorphous and crystalline materials.
• Material drying – know what materials to dry and how. Time, temperature and dew point.
• Hydraulics and pneumatics – understand basic principles of fluid dynamics.
• Hoist and crane certified
• Forklift license
• Energy Isolation certified
• Cat III ESWP certified

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

About the company

Founded in 1899, Sonoco Products Company is a United States-based international provider of diversified consumer packaging, industrial products, protective packaging, and packaging supply chain services and the world's largest producer of composite can...

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