Injection Molding Process Technician

LMC Industries; Arnold (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

LMC Industries, Inc. in Arnold, MO is seeking a Process / Mold Technician to support production and mold quality with safe, efficient operation.

You will review process controls, adjust molding processes to minimize scrap, read blueprints, and communicate with the process engineer and other technicians at shift start to address safety and quality issues. Must lift 50 lbs and have own tools, with forklift/crane certs preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in injection molding.
• Certification to operate forklift and cranes.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to projects and work to reduce defects.
• Monitor processes to reduce downtime and resolve issues efficiently.
• Ensure workers on presses comply with safety rules and standards.
• Coordinate with team and maintain open communication at all times.
• Report faults and breakdowns to supervisors and engineers.

Skills

Injection molding

Safety adherence

Team communication

Tools

Forklift certification

Crane certification

Job description

Job description

If you are an adaptable and organized Process / Mold Technician that loves working on a highly skilled team, this is the position for you!

Job Overview:

This is a leadership support position to production and is responsible for molding quality products, safely and efficiently, with minimal scrap rate.

Daily Duties:

Determine that all processes meet safety requirements and are performed properly. Mold quality products with available equipment, tools, and materials efficiently at stated labor standard and at minimal scrap rate. Review and react to control limits. Correct molding problems. Maintain full authority of premise when plant management is not present. Communicate with process engineer and other technicians at the beginning of scheduled shift about issues pertaining to safety production, processes and quality. Read and implement specific duties in logbook. Perform capability studies if required. Clean hoppers/grinders/color units for upcoming jobs and/or ensure this is complete. Ensure daily production is stacked at the end of the scheduled shift. Complete all end of shift paperwork required: downtime summary, overtime, and production summary. Read blueprints and convey pertinent information as required. Follow-up on maintenance personnel and maintenance items as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing technical support to all projects and work to reduce any defects.
• Monitor all processes with the goal of resolving any issues as efficiently as possible, reducing downtime.
• Ensure that all workers at pre-assigned presses are fully compliant with all relevant safety rules and standards
• Coordinate with the team at all times, maintaining clear and open lines of communication
• Reporting faults and breakdowns to supervisors and production engineers

Required Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in injection molding
• Certify to operate power forklift truck and cranes.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Must provide own tools