Injection Molding Technician

Ammega; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Ammega in Reading, PA is seeking a Molding Technician 1 to perform insert/impressions and material changes, inspect parts, and verify job paperwork to ensure quality from start-up through in-process checks. The role emphasizes maintaining clean tools and equipment and supporting continuous production.

You will monitor equipment like circulators and grinders and address alarms promptly. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, and experience with tow motors or pallet jacks is

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Trade school background is a plus for mechanical tasks.
• Proficient math skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safety procedures are followed and contributes to safety program.
• Ensures quality procedures are followed and contributes to quality program.
• Follows all procedures and work instructions.
• Maintains a clean, organized work environment (5S).
• Performs visual inspection on products during shift.
• Demonstrates understanding of Utility Technician tasks in Molding Skills Matrix.
• Performs functions of a material handler.
• Performs mold, insert, and impression changes.
• Sets up End of Arm Tooling for robots.
• Identifies unacceptable reject levels.
• Responds to machine alarms and restarts machines promptly.
• Handles and cares for materials, molds, and tooling properly.
• Communicates clearly between shifts.
• Supports continuous operation of production equipment.
• Promotes a positive work environment.
• Supports company goals and objectives.

Skills

HS Diploma or equivalent

Trade school

Tow motor experience

Maintain US work eligibility

Maintenance and tool knowledge

Math skills

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Trade school certificate

Tools

Pallet jack

End of Arm tooling setup

Job description

Summary

The Molding Technician 1 will be responsible for performing insert/impressions and/or material changes as dictated by the schedule; part inspections and various other functions to ensure part conformity and quality; verifying paperwork for jobs and completion of inspections at start-up of jobs and in process inspections; monitoring and preparing support equipment i.e., circulators, grinders, etc. The Technician will also be responsible for ensuring parts produced are of acceptable quality for production and ensuring all tools and equipment are kept clean and in good repair.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensures all safety procedures are followed and actively works to improve our safety program.
• Ensures all quality procedures are followed and actively works to improve our quality program.
• Follows all procedures & work instructions.
• Works to maintain a clean & organized working environment (5s).
• Completes visual inspection on products through the shift.
• Completed and demonstrated thorough understanding of the Utility Technician tasks listed in the Molding Skills Matrix.
• Performs all the functions and responsibilities of a material handler.
• Performs mold, insert, and impression changes.
• Set up End of Arm tooling for robots.
• Identify unacceptable reject levels.
• Respond to machine alarms and restart all machines in a timely manner.
• Responsible for proper handling and care of all materials, molds, and tooling.
• Responsible for clear and consistent communication between shifts.
• Responsible for the continuous operation of production equipment.
• Help promote a positive work environment.
• Works to help achieve company goals and objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Secondary Responsibilities

Opportunity to be selected for the role of ISO Internal Auditor, with responsibilities including conducting internal audits to ensure compliance with ISO standards and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Must demonstrate awareness of ISO standards and actively participate in Integrated Management System (IMS) audits to support compliance and improvement efforts.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Trade school a plus
• Tow motor experience/pallet jack preferred.
• Must be able to work in the US
• General maintenance and tool knowledge required.
• Proficient math skills and attention to detail

Competencies

• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the injection molding field.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and follow-up on tasks with timely completion.
• Communicates effectively.
• Works well within a Team environment.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to frequently lift up to 55 pounds.
• This position is very active and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing; use of hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms.
• This position requires frequent communication with other employees. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.