Injection Molding Technician II

Freudenberg Group; Baldwin Park (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group in Baldwin Park, CA is seeking a skilled Mold Technician to set up, start up, and monitor injection molds and related equipment, including chillers, mold heaters, and robots.

The role emphasizes process troubleshooting, cycle-time improvements, robot programming, and documentation in ERP. Candidates should have at least 5 years of molding experience, preference for LSR/medical molding, and strong blueprints and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years minimum of experience performing similar molding responsibilities.
• LSR/Medical Molding Experience preferred.
• Knowledge of process troubleshooting using scientific molding methods.
• Knowledge of injection molding machinery, control systems (electric, hydraulic, pneumatic).
• Advanced knowledge of auxiliary equipment (mold temperature controllers, hot runner controllers, sprue pickers, robots).
• Mold set up and use of standard tools and methods.
• Advanced knowledge of hydraulic core pull systems/safety limit switch and sequence.
• Advanced knowledge of Hot Runner / Valve gate systems.
• Advanced understanding of blue prints of part drawings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically word and excel

Responsibilities

• Set up, start up, and monitor injection molds and related equipment.
• Improve cycle times and optimize machines.
• Program robots.
• Create maintenance work orders for auxiliary equipment.
• Document manufacturing activities in the ERP system

Skills

Molding experience

Process troubleshooting

Robot programming

MS Office

LSR molding

Hydraulic core pull

Hot runner systems

Blueprint reading

Tools

Sprue pickers

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the proper set up, start up, and monitoring of injection molds and auxiliary equipment in assigned areas (i.e., chillers, mold heaters, mold hot runner controllers, automation EOAT, sprue pickers and robots, and material drying and delivery systems).
• Responsible for cycle time improvements and machine optimization.
• Responsible for programming robots.
• Create Maintenance work orders for issues with all auxiliary equipment.
• Complete required documentation to support manufacturing activities in ERP system

Qualifications:

• 5 years minimum of experience performing similar molding responsibilities
• LSR/Medical Molding Experience preferred
• Knowledge of process troubleshooting using scientific molding methods.
• Knowledge of injection molding machinery, control systems (electric, hydraulic, pneumatic).
• Advanced knowledge of auxiliary equipment (mold temperature controllers, hot runner controllers, sprue pickers, robots).
• Mold set up and use of standard tools and methods.
• Advanced knowledge of hydraulic core pull systems/safety limit switch and sequence.
• Advanced knowledge of Hot Runner / Valve gate systems.
• Advanced understanding of blue prints of part drawings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically word and excel

Range from $30-38 per hour. Compensation for this position will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, experience, education, and overall alignment with the role’s responsibilities

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg Medical LLC