Injection Molding Process Technician – Setup & QC

Silgan Dispensing; Grandview (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Dispensing is seeking a Molding Process Technician to manage injection molding machines and industrial robots, ensuring parts meet specs. The role includes training trainees, performing setup, data logging, and quality checks while adhering to safety policies.

The position requires knowledge of molding equipment, ability to adjust controls, and routine inspection during production, with shifts on 2nd and 3rd. Competitive hourly pay is offered.

Qualifications

• One-year certificate from college or technical school, or 3–6 months of related experience.
• Knowledge of molding machines, operation, setup, care and maintenance to produce quality parts.
• Ability to read safety rules, instructions, and procedures; write routine reports.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily PM checklists on assigned machines.
• Set up molding processes, heater boxes, cooling, valve gates, and robotics for optimal efficiency.
• Maintain quality parts by adjusting machine controls.
• Run samples of color, material, or process as required.
• Monitor machine parameters using the Mattec system for process compliance.
• Enter production data, fill charts and generate checklists.
• Perform Molding Associate duties during first article inspection.
• Use measuring instruments like micrometers and gauges.
• Move materials and molds with a forklift as needed.

Skills

Molding process knowledge

Equipment setup

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Data entry/records

Forklift operation

Education

Technical certificate or related experience

Tools

Mattec system

Measuring tools (micrometers, gauges)

Job description

Silgan Dispensing is seeking a Molding Process Technician to manage injection molding machines and industrial robots, ensuring parts meet specs. The role includes training trainees, performing setup, data logging, and quality checks while adhering to safety policies.

The position requires knowledge of molding equipment, ability to adjust controls, and routine inspection during production, with shifts on 2nd and 3rd. Competitive hourly pay is offered.