Injection Mold Technician - 3rd Shift

WCM White Cap Management LLC; Braselton (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

White Cap Management LLC is seeking a Mold Technician to oversee mold changes, machine startup/set up, shutdown, and all process troubleshooting to keep injections running at optimum cycles and quality.

The role includes setting up molding parameters, performing mold changes with robot setup, training operators, and maintaining equipment while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in molding or a related area.
• Technical certification or associate degree may be required in some areas.
• Min 10 years mold tech (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Set up molding machine parameters to produce quality parts for production.
• Troubleshoot and perform process changes on the injection molding machine; perform mold changes quickly, including robot setup and programming.
• Ensure machines are running efficiently and producing parts within standard.
• Set up all auxiliary and secondary equipment as required.
• Train operators in running production parts, monitoring rates and part quality; set up new tools and document optimum process.
• Perform basic machine maintenance and replace standard components within the mold.

Skills

Mold operation & setup

Process troubleshooting

Robot setup and programming

Operator training

Safety compliance

Education

Technical certification

Associate degree

Tools

Injection molding machines

Robotics programming tools

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

• Sets up molding machine parameters to produce quality acceptable parts for production.
• Troubleshoots 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.
• Ensures machines are running efficiently and producing parts within standard.
• Sets up all auxiliary and secondary equipment as required.
• Trains operators in running production parts, monitoring their rates, and part quality. Set up new tools and assist in establishing and documenting optimum process.
• Performs 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

min 10 years mold tech

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.