Injection Molding Technician

igus Inc.; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Co. paid HSA medical plan

Co. paid Dental

Co. paid Life

Vision Insurance

Retirement with Company contributions

20 PTO days + 9 holidays

Subsidized lunch on-site

Job summary

igus Inc. is seeking an Injection Molding Technician to join our Rhode Island manufacturing team. You will operate, set up, and optimize injection molding machines and tooling to ensure safe, efficient production and high-quality parts.

Responsibilities include running robots and handling systems, setting process parameters, and compiling documentation. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with injection molding, automation, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in injection molding and plastics manufacturing.
• Ability to develop and optimize injection molding processes and parameters.
• Experience with industrial robots including six-axis systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, process, tooling, and equipment issues.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate injection molding machines, molds, robots, and material handling systems.
• Develop, monitor, and optimize machine and process parameters; adjust 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.
• Train employees on processes, equipment, and work instructions.
• Create and maintain production and process documentation.

Skills

Injection Molding

Process Development

Automation / Robotics

Troubleshooting

Quality Awareness

Documentation

Teamwork

Safety

Six-axis Robots

Tools

Industrial Robots

Mold Making Equipment

Cranes

Job description

General Description

We are seeking a motivated Injection Molding Technician to join a global leader in engineered plastics. This position is responsible for operating, setting up, and optimizing injection molding machines and processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.

General Description

We are seeking a motivated Injection Molding Technician to join a global leader in engineered plastics. This position is responsible for operating, setting up, and optimizing injection molding machines and processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.

The Technician will support production, process development, tooling, and maintenance activities while helping maximize machine uptime and product quality.

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.

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.
• Reliable and consistent attendance with a positive, professional attitude.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with ongoing growth opportunities
• Complete benefits package:
  • Co. paid HSA medical plan
  • Co. paid Dental
  • Co. paid Life
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Retirement with Company contributions
• 20 Paid Time Off days per year, plus 9 holidays
• Subsidized lunch on-site

Disclaimers

This job description indicates the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between igus Bearings, Inc. and its employees.

igus is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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