Injection Molding Setup Technician — Process Optimization & Quality

AMS Micromedical, LLC.; Sparta (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

AMS Micromedical, LLC in Sparta, WI seeks a skilled injection molding technician to perform mold changes, set up Niigata and Toyo machines, and secure molds with water lines and hydraulics.

Set and verify process parameters from setup sheets, run initial samples, and ensure parts meet quality and dimensional specs before production release.

Troubleshoot machine, mold, and material issues, support production, and document all setup parameters according to company standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with injection molding setup and operation.
• Ability to read and follow setup sheets and process standards.
• Familiarity with Niigata and Toyo injection molding machines.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold changes on injection molding machines safely and efficiently.
• Set up and prepare Niigata and Toyo injection molding machines for production.
• Install and secure molds, including connecting water lines, hot runners, hydraulics, and other connections.
• Set and verify machine parameters based on setup sheets, work instructions, and established process standards.
• Set barrel and mold temperatures, injection speeds, pressures, screw speeds, back pressure, cooling time, and other process parameters.
• Set up and verify auxiliary equipment including dryers, loaders, chillers, temperature controllers, granulators, robots, and material handling equipment.
• Verify the correct mold, material, color, inserts, and production components before starting a job.
• Ensure all machine, mold, and auxiliary equipment connections are properly installed before startup.

Skills

Mold changes

Injection molding

Machine setup

Quality inspection

Job description

AMS Micromedical, LLC in Sparta, WI seeks a skilled injection molding technician to perform mold changes, set up Niigata and Toyo machines, and secure molds with water lines and hydraulics.

Set and verify process parameters from setup sheets, run initial samples, and ensure parts meet quality and dimensional specs before production release.

Troubleshoot machine, mold, and material issues, support production, and document all setup parameters according to company standards.