Injection Mold Technician: Startups, Troubleshooting & Quality

Socket.dev; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Polymers is seeking a Mold Technician 1 to join our manufacturing team in Michigan. This hands-on role covers molding machine setups, start-ups, operation, and shutdowns while adhering to standard work and Lean processes.

The position reports to the Supervisor, Manufacturing (Molding) and includes progressing through three training levels with emphasis on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You will support operators, manage production flow, and perform routine quality checks.

Qualifications

• Adaptability to evolving production needs.
• Commitment to safety and quality processes.
• Ability to follow standard work procedures and training paths.

Responsibilities

• Safely performing injection mold changes and machine start-ups in the proper sequence and within time standards.
• Complying with all SPI requirements for PPE such as hard hats, heat gloves/sleeves, steel-toed shoes, eye protection, etc.
• Performing lockout/tagout per requirements and safely operating equipment such as cranes and hot runner controllers.
• 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 safety concerns and taking action.
• Communicating and advising on product and 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 and grinding of runners and scrap parts.

Skills

Machine setup

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Team communication

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Summit Polymers is seeking a Mold Technician 1 to join our manufacturing team in Michigan. This hands-on role covers molding machine setups, start-ups, operation, and shutdowns while adhering to standard work and Lean processes.

The position reports to the Supervisor, Manufacturing (Molding) and includes progressing through three training levels with emphasis on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You will support operators, manage production flow, and perform routine quality checks.