Injection Molding Tech: Optimize Processes & Automation

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid HSA medical plan

Company paid Dental

Company paid Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

Retirement plan with company matches

PTO 20 days + 9 holidays

Job summary

igus Bearings, Inc. in East Providence, RI seeks an Injection Molding Technician to operate, set up, and optimize molding processes to ensure safe, efficient production and high quality.

You will support tooling, maintenance, and process development while maximizing uptime and product quality. The role involves programming and adjusting process parameters, maintaining documentation, and training staff on equipment and procedures in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in injection molding, process development, or plastics manufacturing.
• Knowledge of injection molding machines, tooling, processes, and automation.
• Experience optimizing injection molding processes and parameters.
• Experience with industrial robots including six-axis and linear systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, process, tooling and equipment issues.
• Knowledge of quality requirements for automotive interior components preferred.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate injection molding machines, molds, robots, and material handling systems.
• Develop, monitor, and optimize process parameters including temperature, pressure, and cycle times.
• Install and remove injection molds using cranes following safety procedures.
• Perform start-ups, shutdowns, sampling, and process changes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve machine, tooling, and process issues to maximize uptime.
• Perform minor mold/tool repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Develop and optimize robot/automation processes including six-axis systems.
• Conduct functional testing of machines and tooling and monitor process parameters.
• Create and maintain production documentation and process instructions.
• Support development of injection molding processes from tooling through production.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards; participate in production meetings.
• Train employees on processes, equipment, and work instructions.
• Operate and monitor material distribution systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Injection Molding

Process Development

Automation

Robotics

Troubleshooting

Quality Documentation

Teamwork

Tools

Injection Molding Machines

Six-Axis Robots

Industrial Cranes

Job description

igus Bearings, Inc. in East Providence, RI seeks an Injection Molding Technician to operate, set up, and optimize molding processes to ensure safe, efficient production and high quality.

You will support tooling, maintenance, and process development while maximizing uptime and product quality. The role involves programming and adjusting process parameters, maintaining documentation, and training staff on equipment and procedures in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.