Injection Molding Technician

Igus Bearings Inc; Rumford (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA medical

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement contributions

PTO 20 days

On-site lunch

Job summary

igus Bearings, Inc. in Rumford, RI, is seeking an Injection Molding Technician to operate, set up, and optimize injection molding machines and processes for safe, efficient production. You will support tooling, maintenance, and process development, troubleshoot issues, and train staff with emphasis on quality and documentation.

The role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth within a global leader in engineered plastics.

Qualifications

• Experience in injection molding and plastics manufacturing.
• 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.
• Troubleshooting mechanical, process, tooling, and equipment issues.
• Knowledge of quality requirements for automotive interior components preferred.
• Good computer skills and ability to 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.

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

Automation

Troubleshooting

Quality awareness

Documentation

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Communication

Fast-paced manufacturing

Tools

Industrial robots

Injection molding

Automation systems

Job description

Job Description

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.

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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