Injection Molding Technician — 12-Hour Shift Expert

bdx; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mold Technician at Becton, Dickinson, and Company will set up and operate injection molding machines following standard procedures, with emphasis on safety, quality, productivity and housekeeping in line with GMP.

Responsibilities include verifying mold and press setups, maintaining parts quality, assisting with auxiliary equipment, and supporting training while ensuring 12-hour shifts (7am–7pm) on a 3-on, 2-off, 2-on, 3-off schedule.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of plastic materials and processes.
• Good knowledge of injection molding processes.
• Skilled in safe operation of injection molding presses.

Responsibilities

• Verify correct set-up of injection molds, presses, and auxiliary equipment before machine start up.
• Ensure press runs within validated molding conditions.
• Maintain acceptable part quality and submit samples for quality inspection and mold approval at the appropriate time.
• Assist with the set-up and maintenance of auxiliary equipment, including granulators, conveyors, liquid temperature controls, and mold electrical controls.
• Make minor repairs to machines and equipment and notify proper personnel of necessary major repairs.
• Assist mold attendant and relieve other molding technicians and mold attendants on breaks or in the event of absenteeism.
• Assist supervisor with training programs for new employees.
• Responsible and accountable for: working safely around injection molding equipment, maintaining the expected product quality, achieving adequate production levels, keeping assigned areas clean, and maintaining plantwide 5S program.

Skills

Injection molding

Mold setup

Quality inspection

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical training in maintenance

Tools

Granulators

Conveyors

Mold electrical controls

Job description

The Mold Technician at Becton, Dickinson, and Company will set up and operate injection molding machines following standard procedures, with emphasis on safety, quality, productivity and housekeeping in line with GMP.

Responsibilities include verifying mold and press setups, maintaining parts quality, assisting with auxiliary equipment, and supporting training while ensuring 12-hour shifts (7am–7pm) on a 3-on, 2-off, 2-on, 3-off schedule.