Injection Molder

Qualified Staffing; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualified Staffing in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking an Operational Technologist for Thermoplastics / Production Technologist duties on a 2nd shift. The role focuses on setup, processing, and quality improvements within injection molding operations.

Ideal candidates have 2-5 years in injection molding, strong knowledge of materials and drawings, and can collaborate with maintenance to keep equipment reliable and processes efficient.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years in injection molding setup, processing and technician roles.
• Knowledge of plastic injection molding technology and materials.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and process documentation.
• Knowledge of machine control systems (Engel, Arburg, Sumitomo, …).
• Attention to detail and focus on quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Set up and start injection molding machines, molds and auxiliary equipment.
• Adjust machine parameters to optimize cycle times and quality.
• Analyze production data and implement process improvements to reduce waste.
• Improve part consistency and surface finish.
• Solve basic production issues as needed by shift managers.
• Regularly clean tools, machines and assembly lines.
• Collaborate with maintenance to repair and maintain equipment.
• Record machine settings, process changes and production data.

Skills

Injection molding

Process optimization

Quality & safety

Reading drawings

Machine control systems

Attention to detail

Tools

IBM technology

EBM technology

Job description

OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGIST (Thermoplastics / Production Technologist)

Mon-Sun 6:00am-2:00pm or 2:00pm-10:00pm

$25.00-$32.00

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Set up and start injection molding machines, molds and auxiliary equipment.
• Adjust machine parameters (temperature, pressure, speed, cooling time) to achieve optimal cycle times and quality.
• Analyze production data and make process improvements to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
• Implement changes to improve part consistency and surface finish.
• Solves simple technical problems in production that shift managers cannot solve.
• Regularly cleans tools and machines and assembly lines in production.
• Cooperates with independent operational technologists on more demanding tasks.
• Collaborate with maintenance team to repair and maintain equipment.
• Record machine settings, process changes and production data

What do we expect?

• Knowledge of plastic injection molding technology.
• Strong understanding of plastic materials and molding principles.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and process documentation.
• Knowledge of machine control systems (e.g. Engel, Arburg, Sumitomo, ...).
• Experience with IBM and EBM technology is an advantage.
• Attention to detail and focus on quality and safety.
• 2-5 years in injection molding setup, processing and technician roles.
• Willingness to work in 2ND shift

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