Injection Mold Tech: Startups, Troubleshooting & Lean Ops

Summit Polymers; Kalamazoo, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Polymers in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Mold Technician to perform molding machine setups, start-ups, operation and shutdowns, following standard work procedures and the Summit Lean Manufacturing System. You will ensure machines, molds and equipment function correctly and perform routine quality checks.

The role requires basic troubleshooting, first/last piece inspections, housekeeping, safety compliance, and collaboration with shifts to maintain production flow.

Qualifications

• Agreement to complete post-hire training modules within specified time frame.
• Must meet physical requirements, including lifting 60 pounds repeatedly.
• Able to wear steel-toed footwear and stand for long shifts.
• Must pass DAT Mechanical Reasoning and Wonderlic Select tests.
• Experience with molding machines or manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely performing injection mold changes and machine start-ups in the proper sequence and within time standards.
• Troubleshooting basic machine and equipment problems.
• Troubleshooting basic robot problems.
• Demonstrating basic knowledge of mold construction and function and assisting in initial troubleshooting.
• Performing basic Robot End‑Of‑Arm‑Tooling maintenance and repair.
• Completing machine process adjustments within prescribed limits to meet specs.
• Identifying non-standard work and machine conditions that are safety concerns.
• Effectively communicating production concerns with peers on other shifts.
• Assisting the supervisor in managing shift activities and training of operators, utilities and other mold techs.
• Completing daily production paperwork.
• Utilizing Summit Lean Manufacturing Systems to monitor inventory, schedule and run production.
• Following general housekeeping principles.
• Assisting with Operator/Utility breaks.
• Assisting in grinding of runners and scrap parts.

Skills

Safety awareness

Physical strength

Team communication

Post-hire training compliance

Tools

Crane license

Job description

Summit Polymers in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Mold Technician to perform molding machine setups, start-ups, operation and shutdowns, following standard work procedures and the Summit Lean Manufacturing System. You will ensure machines, molds and equipment function correctly and perform routine quality checks.

The role requires basic troubleshooting, first/last piece inspections, housekeeping, safety compliance, and collaboration with shifts to maintain production flow.