Injection Molding Tech: Process & Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

HSA medical plan

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Supplemental life insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan with company contrib.

20 PTO days per year + 9 holidays

Job summary

igus Bearings, Inc. in East Providence, RI is seeking an Injection Molding Technician to operate, set up, and optimize injection molding machines and processes for safe, efficient production.

The role supports tooling, maintenance, and process development to maximize uptime and product quality. The ideal candidate has experience with injection molding, robots, and tooling, and can develop and optimize processes while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Previous experience in injection molding, process development, or plastics manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding machines, tooling, processes, and automation.
• Experience developing and 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.
• Good computer skills and ability to create and maintain production documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow established procedures and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate injection molding machines, molds, robots, and material handling systems.
• Develop, set, monitor, and optimize machine and process parameters, including temperature, pressure, injection, and cycle times.
• Install and remove injection molds using industrial cranes in accordance with safety procedures.
• Perform machine start-ups, shutdowns, sampling, and process changes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve machine, tooling, and process issues to maximize machine uptime.
• Perform minor mold/tool repairs, adjustments, polishing, and cleaning as needed.
• Develop and optimize robot and automation processes, including six-axis and linear systems.
• Conduct functional testing of machines, tools, handling equipment, and related systems.
• Monitor process parameters and implement corrective actions when required.
• Create and maintain production and process documentation.
• Support the development of injection molding processes from initial tooling through series production.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, housekeeping, and production standards.
• Participate in production meetings and provide technical input on process and equipment issues.
• Train employees on applicable processes, equipment, and work instructions.
• Operate and monitor material distribution systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Injection molding

Process development

Plastics manufacturing

Automation

Industrial robotics

Troubleshooting

Quality awareness

Documentation

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Job description

igus Bearings, Inc. in East Providence, RI is seeking an Injection Molding Technician to operate, set up, and optimize injection molding machines and processes for safe, efficient production.

The role supports tooling, maintenance, and process development to maximize uptime and product quality. The ideal candidate has experience with injection molding, robots, and tooling, and can develop and optimize processes while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards in a fast-paced