Injection Mold Set Up Technician

Dynomax Inc; Wheeling (IL); Hybride; USD 45 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Vacation time

PTO days

FSA option

Identity protection

Short-term disability

Critical illness

Discretionary bonus

Résumé du poste

Dynomax, a family-owned manufacturer, is seeking an Injection Mold Set-Up Technician for the 1st Shift. The candidate will read setup specifications, position and secure molds, set machine controls, and ensure proper operation of mold equipment before startup.

Responsibilities include inspecting products, coordinating plastic flow, and assisting with auxiliary equipment maintenance. Dynomax offers comprehensive benefits and a commitment to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Experience with automation systems and equipment.
• Experience setting up injection molding processes.

Responsabilités

• Read specifications to determine machine setup and verify mold and accessory readiness before startup.
• Position, align, and secure molds and components on the machine using hoists and tools.
• Set machine controls for prescribed pressures and curing times per setup sheet and coordinate material flow.
• Inspect products for surface and dimensional defects with gauges and microscopes.
• Set up and adjust machines used to mold plastics per drawings and tool knowledge.
• Obtain mold approval for first article molds.
• Assist with setup and maintenance of auxiliary equipment such as granulators and conveyors.

Connaissances

Automation systems knowledge

Injection molding set-up experience

Description du poste

Injection Mold Set-Up Technician

A family-owned company, Dynomax designs, manufactures, and develops high-precision machined components, injection molding and tooling, sub-assemblies, automated work cells, specialty machines, and machine tool spindles since 1986. We are seeking anInjection Mold Set-Up Technicianto join our 1stShiftteam.

Injection Mold Set-Up Technician Job Responsibilities:

• The Injection Mold Set-Up Technician will read specifications sheet to determine machine set-up and prescribed settings and verify correct set-up of molds, presses, and auxiliary equipment before machine start up
• Position, align, and secure assembled mold or mold components, and machine accessories, onto machine using hoist, power tools and hand tools
• Set machine controls to regulate specified machine pressure and plastic curing time and other parameters per set-up sheet and adjust machine to coordinate flow of plastic and coolant to molds
• Measure and visually inspect product for surface and dimensional defects using a microscope, micrometer, and other gages.
• Set-up and adjust automatic compression, injection, or transfer machines used to mold plastic materials specified to shape, following drawings, and utilizing knowledge of machine functions
• Obtain mold approval for first article molds
• Assist with the set-up and maintenance of auxiliary equipment, including granulators, conveyors, liquid temperature controls, and mold electrical controls

Injection Mold Set-Up Technician Job Requirements:

• Working knowledge of automation systems and equipment
• Injection molding set-up experience

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) Plan with a generous Company match
• Paid holidays, vacation days, PTO days
• Optional FSA and Identity Theft Protection
• Optional Short Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Discretionary annual bonus

Manufacture a great career with Dynomax

Dynomax provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.