Injection Mold Technician

White Cap; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

White Cap in Utah is seeking a Mold Technician who will oversee mold changes, machine startup and setup, shutdowns, and ongoing process troubleshooting to keep production running smoothly.

You will set up molding parameters, troubleshoot issues, program robots for mold changes, train operators, perform basic maintenance, and participate in root-cause investigations while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in molding/production or related area.
• Technical certification or associate degree may be required.
• Experience with root cause analysis and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Set up molding machine parameters to produce quality parts.
• Troubleshoot and perform process changes on the injection molding machine; run mold changes quickly and efficiently.
• Ensure machines run efficiently and parts meet quality standards.
• Set up of auxiliary and secondary equipment as required; train operators.
• Perform basic machine maintenance and replace mold components.
• Support root cause problem solving across production while upholding safety and quality standards.

Skills

Mold setup

Process troubleshooting

Robot programming

Safety compliance

Root cause analysis

Education

Technical certification

Associate degree

Tools

Injection molding machines

Robotics automation

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 typically 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

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Functional Area

Field Operations

Work Type

On-Site

White Cap is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Aff… White Cap considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.