Injection Molding Process Technician (Nights) - LOTIS - Bay City, MI

Vantage Plastics; Bay City (MI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in plastics manufacturing is seeking an Injection Molding Process Technician for night shifts in Bay City, MI. The role involves managing the technical aspects of the molding process, including machine operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure quality production. Ideal candidates will have experience in plastic processing and a strong technical background, with a commitment to workplace safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Plastic Processing experience or Injection Molding Maintenance.
• Knowledge of plastic materials and process parameters for injection molding is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Injection Molding Machines to mold thermoplastic parts.
• Maintain best operating parameters for the mold and ensure quality parts.
• Troubleshoot machine malfunctions and make necessary adjustments.

Skills

Technical skills

Troubleshooting

Blueprint interpretation

Quality control techniques

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/vocational school preferred

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Base pay range

$19.00/hr - $27.00/hr

Night shift.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Injection Molding Process Technician will be responsible for managing the technical aspects of the molding process. These aspects will includes maintenance, setting molds, entering process parameters, troubleshooting issues, and supporting production.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Set up and operate Injection Molding Machines to mold thermoplastic parts.
• Perform Installing and Pulling Molds for start-ups/end of runs.
• Observe operation of injection molding machines to ensure that parts meet specifications and to detect any machine malfunctions or product defects. Troubleshoot and understand the machine functions/setting issues.
• Maintain best operating parameters for the mold and make any adjustments required to produce a quality part.
• Ensure all auxiliary equipment is set to the correct settings per requirements.
• Assure all processes for Injection Molding are implemented and documentation maintained.
• Compare actual performance with planned, take corrective action as needed.
• Acquire, analyze, interpret information in a logical manner and implement change as required.
• Organize activities needed to reach goals.
• Ability to select future courses of action and decide how to achieve the desired results.
• Ensure a safe workplace and compliance with MIOSHA and Company safety standards.
• Keep the workplace clean, orderly, and sanitary.
• Ensure all products are produced within specifications and meet customer requirements with any problems corrected in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as requested.
  
  
  

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/vocational school highly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of quality control techniques and procedures.
• 1 to 2 years of Plastic Processing experience, or
• 1 to 2 years of Injection Molding Maintenance, or
• 1 to 2 years of Injection Mold Die Setting.
• Knowledge of plastic materials and process parameters for injection molding.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in noisy environments.
• Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs, unassisted.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, squat, and climb to access all parts of the machine.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Plastics Manufacturing

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