Injection Molding Setup Technician — Growth & Benefits

Seaway Plastics; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO Annually

Sick Time 40 hours per year

Paid holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with employer match

STD/LTD

Tuition Reimbursement

Gym Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Seaway Plastics is seeking a Set-Up Technician to prepare injection molding machines for production. You will perform mold changes, machine start-ups, and equipment set-ups while emphasizing safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role collaborates with Production, Maintenance, and Quality to minimize downtime and ensure smooth operations. Responsibilities include installing molds, setting process parameters, purging materials, and training machine operators.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced, high-change environment with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Ability to lead by example and train operators.

Responsibilities

• Install mold and all auxiliary equipment for peak production.
• Identify and fix issues in the setup process.
• Set process parameters per approved sheet.
• Perform proper purging for material changes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
• Back up Senior Process Engineer as needed.
• Operate IQMS and ensure ISO compliance.
• Operate forklift and robotics tooling.

Job description

$25hour-$35hour Depending on Experience

The Set-Up Technician is responsible for preparing injection molding machines for production by performing mold changes, machine start-ups, and equipment set-ups while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. This hands-on role works closely with Production, Maintenance, and Quality to minimize downtime and maintain smooth operations

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: (The broad spectrum of items that the role is ultimately held accountable for at the end of the day. Results.)

• Schedule attainment.
• Data and paperwork.
• Mold protection.
• Work station cleanliness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: (The finer details of what the role is assigned for the day-to-day activities on the job. Tasks to support results.)

• Install mold and all auxiliary equipment necessary for production to perform at peak operating levels.
• Recognize and rectify any issues within the set up process.
• Set process parameters based on approved process sheet information.
• Perform proper purging methods for material changes.
• Maintain a professional attitude and work ethic, especially when working with customers. Perform decouple processing techniques when necessary.
• Create quality parts through obtained processing skills to optimize cycle times and minimize scrap
• Communicate effectively to operators, supervisors, material handlers, QA, maintenance and tooling.
• Encourage and train machine operators on the necessities of their current molding operation.
• Recognize and report safety issues.
• Maintain work area cleanliness and organization
• Execute and maintain scheduling due dates.
• Always maintain mold protection set points to the minimum operating values.
• Develop and thoroughly/accurately document optimum processing parameters.
• Back up Senior Process Engineer as necessary.
• Execute and comply with IQMS and ISO systems and standards.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Ability to operate the installation and programming of robotics and end of arm tooling.
• Responsible for meeting standards for efficiencies, scrap, and safety.

LMA RESPONSIBILITIES: (Leadership, Management, Accountability)

• No

QUALITIES FOR SUCCESS: (Seaway Core Values, Education, Training, Certifications, Years of experience, Other skills and abilities, Physical Requirements for the Role, etc.)

• Demonstrates Seaway Plastics Core Values
  • We are customer focused
  • We execute
  • We win together
  • We are respectful
• A desire for learning and seeks further training and growth.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience in working at a fast pace in a high change environment with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Understanding of scientific molding techniques.
• Ability to lead by example
• Possess vast knowledge of the functions, controls and risks of the molding machine.
• Possess a vast knowledge of processing skills.

• PTO Annually
• Sick Time: 40hours Per Calendar Year

Paid holidays:

• New Year’s Day

• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day After Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day

Benefits Include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision

• Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• 401k with employer match
• STD/LTD
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Gym Reimbursement