Injection Molding Technician - 1st shift

Advanced Powder Products; Philipsburg (Centre County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Powder Products in Philipsburg, PA, is hiring for a Full Time position in manufacturing. The role focuses on operating, repairing, and maintaining equipment such as injection molding, HT furnaces, CNC and tooling, with emphasis on safety and quality.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or GED (an Associate degree is a plus) and has about 5 years of hands-on equipment experience. Proficiency with MS Office and the ability to lift 50 lbs are required, with a commitment to

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or 3 + years of manufacturing experience.
• Associates degree in mechanical or electrical engineering desired.
• 5 years of use and repair of manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be safety conscious and present self in clean, well-kept manner.

Responsibilities

• Operate, repair, and maintenance of various manufacturing equipment -- compounding, injection molding and tooling maintenance, HT furnaces, CNC and manual machining.
• Develop more efficient manufacturing processes with the assistance of engineering.
• Flex from one process to another based on production needs.
• Maintain product tracking, equipment maintenance, and process changes records.
• Ensure customer requirements and shipping demands are met.
• Overtime as needed.
• Assist Facilities Manager with the repair and maintenance of facility and infrastructure.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Lifting 50 lbs

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in mechanical or electrical engineering desired

3+ years manufacturing experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 301 ENTERPRISE DRIVE - PHILIPSBURG, PA 16866

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: 1st

Job Category: Manufacturing

Our rapidly growing technology company is hiring! For over two decades, Advanced Powder Products, Inc. (APP) has been developing and manufacturing complex net-shape components using metal injection molding (MIM) and 3D metal printing technologies for the medical, industrial and defense industries. Our proprietary technologies, ProtoMIM® and Printalloy® position APP as the first choice for some of the largest original equipment manufacturers (OEM) in the country. We design, engineer and produce metal components that improve the performance of our clients’ medical devices, hand tools, defense, and sporting goods.

At APP, we realize that we are only as good as our people. For that reason, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes Paid Time Off, paid holidays, 401k with company match, profit sharing, medical, dental, vision, long term and short-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance.

Guided by our four core values, we tackle complex challenges and push the boundaries of the industry. We encourage Fun. We strive for Excellence. We foster Accountability. We promote Transparency. As we continue to grow, APP looks to hire self-driven individuals who move fast and think big. We are just getting started!

www.4-app.com

Job Characteristics

• Position performs specialized technical work efficiently with confidence and competence
• Must have above average attention to details and be concerned for correctness of work
• Must be able to complete tasks on time in a faster-than-average pace
• Position is task oriented with a conservative, careful and cautious approach to work
• Must have high standard for quality and accuracy while adhering to guidelines and procedures

Job Responsibilities

• Operate, repair, and maintenance of various manufacturing equipment -- compounding, injection molding and tooling maintenance, HT furnaces, CNC and manual machining
• Develop more efficient manufacturing processes with the assistance of engineering
• Flex from one process to another based on production needs
• Maintain product tracking, equipment maintenance, and process changes records
• Ensure customer requirements and shipping demands are met
• Overtime as needed
• Assist Facilities Manager with the repair and maintenance of facility and infrastructure

QualificationsRequirements

• High school diploma, GED, or 3 + years of manufacturing experience
• Associates degree in mechanical or electrical engineering desired
• 5 years of use and repair of manufacturing equipment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be safety conscious and present self in clean, well-kept manner

Advanced Powder Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.