Injection Molding Process Technician — 2nd Shift

Klein Tools; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 88,828,000 - 103,155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacations & Holidays

Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)

Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, &  

Dental)

Discounts on Klein Tools products

Education and Professional Development

Job summary

Klein Tools is seeking a skilled Process Technician for 2nd shift (1pm - 9:30pm) to oversee all aspects of the injection molding process, including setup, startup, shutdown, troubleshooting and equipment maintenance. You will direct the production schedule, manage mold/material changes, and ensure part conformity and quality through inspections and adjustments.

The role offers competitive benefits as part of Klein Tools Inc.'s total rewards package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and five years of relevant work experience.
• Experience setting up and operating injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment, including robots.
• Experience diagnosing process issues, making minor repairs, controlling quality, and maintaining high levels of uptime on machines.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand basic English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Ability to read measuring devices, i.e. micrometer, vernier calipers, Acu-Gauge, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints.
• Master Molder certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of the injection molding process to include, set-up, start up and shut down, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance and work flow.
• Direct and monitor the execution of the production schedule as well as performing mold and/or material changes as dictated by the schedule. Create cycle time reductions where possible.
• Perform process troubleshooting, tooling setting, material setting, part inspections and various other functions to insure part conformity and quality.
• Work with Engineering on current and new molds for alternative material sampling and new product sampling.
• Verify documents, including start up and in process product inspection sheets, process monitoring log, changeover check list.
• Prepare and set up support equipment (i.e. circulators, grinders, thermolator, hot runner controller, material dryer and material loader, etc.) as needed in the production area prior to start up.
• Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of work.

Skills

Injection molding operations

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Reading measuring devices

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (5 years experience)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Robotics

Job description

Klein Tools is seeking a skilled Process Technician for 2nd shift (1pm - 9:30pm) to oversee all aspects of the injection molding process, including setup, startup, shutdown, troubleshooting and equipment maintenance. You will direct the production schedule, manage mold/material changes, and ensure part conformity and quality through inspections and adjustments.

The role offers competitive benefits as part of Klein Tools Inc.'s total rewards package.