Injection Molding Process Technician – 12‑Hour Shifts

Energizer Holdings, Inc.; Garrettsville (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Paid vacation

Job summary

Energizer Holdings in Garrettsville, OH is seeking a skilled technician to maintain plastic injection molding processes and related equipment. You will support molding operations, install tooling, and troubleshoot machines and robots to ensure high-quality production.

We value strong mechanical/electrical aptitude, problem-solving, and the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Willingness to learn and adhere to safety standards is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of experience with plastic injection molding and facilities equipment.
• Authorized to work in the US.
• Forklift and scissor lift experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain plastic injection molding processes and equipment.
• Install/remove molds and tooling as required.
• Troubleshoot and repair injection molding machines and robots.
• Read and follow instructions and processing graphs.
• Perform preventative maintenance and safety practices.
• Collaborate with colleagues to resolve molding issues.
• Operate forklift to move molds and dies.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Communication

Computer literacy

Self-direction

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Scissor lift

Job description

What You'll Love About This Job

Our Garrettsville, OH Energizer facility produces products used in our North American battery manufacturing plants to make our renowned Energizer and Ray-O-Vac branded batteries. If you enjoy working in a team-oriented, quality focused, and fast-paced environment, you are the right fit for our team! We offer competitive wages, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage effective on your hire date.

(2) Open Positions - (1) 12 Hour Day Shift and (1) 12 Hour Night Shift.

Energizer matches your 401k contributions dollar for dollar up to 6%. The company also provides 11 paid holidays, 2 weeks paid Parental Leave and paid vacation time. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared values and passion for winning make us one team.

What You'll Love About This Job

Our Garrettsville, OH Energizer facility produces products used in our North American battery manufacturing plants to make our renowned Energizer and Ray-O-Vac branded batteries. If you enjoy working in a team-oriented, quality focused, and fast-paced environment, you are the right fit for our team! We offer competitive wages, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage effective on your hire date. (2) Open Positions - (1) 12 Hour Day Shift and (1) 12 Hour Night Shift.

Energizer matches your 401k contributions dollar for dollar up to 6%. The company also provides 11 paid holidays, 2 weeks paid Parental Leave and paid vacation time. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared values and passion for winning make us one team.

This is Energizer Holdings, Inc.

Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization – we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we’re a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

Position Summary

This person will perform several tasks associated with maintaining plastic injection molding process, equipment related to injection molding machines, servo robots, grinders, trimming equipment, loader systems, facilities support and other.

Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

Technician skilled duties:

• Injection molding process knowledge - i.e. pressures, velocity, melt, fill time, ejector bars, etc.
• Start and stop of injection molding equipment.
• Install/remove molds, trim dies, grinders, and other auxiliary equipment to make plastic parts.
• Troubleshoot, correct, repair, and optimize injection molding machines, robots (move/initialize), trim dies and all support equipment for molding operations (thermolators, loader system, grinders, conveyors, etc). The individual will respond to various equipment conditions, analyze the situation for root cause, and apply the appropriate skill to resolve the issue.
• Operate fork truck to complete tasks such as pulling and setting molds, changing trim dies, etc.
• Read, record, and monitor instructions, formulas, and processing graphs of machine operational data.
• Occasionally assist with preventative maintenance on molds and equipment.
• Demonstrate and promote safe work practices and standards consistent with all OSHA and Energizer internal safety policies and procedures including lock out tag out (LOTO)
• Interact and assist colleagues to help them with molding problems.
• Respectful communication with colleagues and management.
  
  

We we are looking for

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school or GED
• 2 or more years of work experience with plastic injection molding and facilities equipment as described previously.
• Must be legally authorized to work full time in the US.
• Tow motor and scissor lift experience is a plus.
  
  

ADDITIONAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Basic math to solve problems
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving abilities
• Communication – oral and written
• Basic knowledge using computers
• Be self-directing as this position could be the sole resource for the shift.
• Personal attributes including: dependability, initiative, cooperation, innovation, persistence, integrity, working in a team-based environment and other similar attributes.
  
  

Come join us!

Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Total Rewards Package

The pay rate for this position is up to USD $28.85/Yr. per hour

Please note that the pay rate provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.

Energizer strives to create a supportive work environment centered around colleagues’ professional and personal well-being. Our total rewards package provides comprehensive benefits to attract, retain, and protect our colleagues – including health and welfare insurance, parental leave, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.