Injection Mold Technician

WCM White Cap Management LLC; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

White Cap seeks an Injection Molding Technician to oversee mold changes, machine startup, and process optimization in a manufacturing setting. You will troubleshoot issues, adjust parameters, and ensure parts meet quality targets while maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities include training operators, setting up auxiliary equipment, and performing basic machine maintenance. The role supports continuous improvement in a high-demand production environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with injection molding processes and process changes.
• Ability to set up mold changes quickly and efficiently.
• Capable of training operators and documenting best practices.
• Performs basic machine maintenance and replacement of standard mold components.

Responsibilities

• Set up molding machine parameters to produce quality parts.
• Troubleshoot and implement process changes on injection molding machines.
• Ensure machines run efficiently and parts meet quality standards.
• Set up auxiliary equipment and train operators on new tools.
• Participate in root cause analysis and support safety and quality standards.

Skills

Mold setup

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Operator training

Maintenance

Robot programming

Education

Technical certification or associate degree

Tools

Robot programming

Job description

A position at White Cap isn't your ordinary job. You'll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.

Job Summary Responsible for all mold changes, machine startup and set up, machine shutdown, and all process troubleshooting. Ensure all machines run at optimum cycles and part quality is sustained.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Set up molding machine parameters to produce quality acceptable parts for production.
• Troubleshoot and perform process changes as needed on the injection molding machine. Perform mold changes quickly and efficiently as scheduled; including robot set up and programming.
• Ensure machines are running efficiently and producing parts within standard.
• Set up of all auxiliary and secondary equipment as required.
• Train operators in running production parts, monitoring their rates, and part quality. Set up new tools and assist in establishing and documenting optimum process.
• Perform basic machine maintenance. Replace standard components within the mold such as inserts, springs, ejector pins, and fittings.
• Participates in root cause problem solving activities in process and production areas. Supports all areas of production as needed. Ensure adherence to all required safety and quality standards.

Nature and Scope May modify processes to resolve situations. Under limited supervision, relies on experience and exercises independent judgment to determine the best approach to achieve desired outcomes. Course of action is often determined by interpreting procedures and policies. Work typical involves periodic review of output by a supervisor or direct customers of the process.

Is sought out and/or assigned to provide general guidance/direction, training, and technical assistance to junior level support personnel. Contributes to employees' professional development but does not have hiring/firing authority.

Work Environment Typically located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors that may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness, such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes. Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, and maneuvering material or equipment that may be heavy (50+ pounds) or awkward. Typically requires overnight travel less than 5% of the time.

Education and Experience Technical certification or associate degree may be required in some areas. Generally 5-7 years of experience in a related area of responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications If you're looking to play a role in building America, consider one of our open opportunities. We can't wait to meet you.

White Cap and its affiliates serve as a one-stop shop, providing concrete accessories and chemicals, tools and equipment, building materials and fasteners, erosion and waterproofing products, and safety products to professional contractors by meeting their distinct and customized supply needs in non-residential, infrastructure, and residential end markets.

White Cap operates approximately 500 branches across North America with more than 11,000 employees supporting approximately 200,000 customers.

For more information about White Cap, visit about.whitecap.com.