Injection Molding Technician: Precision Mold Ops & 5S

Witt/Kieffer; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

Vacation and 6 Holidays

Life Insurance

401(k) Employer matching

Employee referral program

Job summary

The Injection Molding Technician at SIMTEC Silicone Parts is responsible for operating injection-molding machines to mold parts in compliance with customer specifications. You will monitor machines and related equipment to ensure continuous production of quality components.

Key duties include start-up, troubleshooting, inspection of parts per control plans, daily preventive maintenance, keeping work areas clean under the 5S system, and reporting issues to sustain safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and precision with the ability to learn and adapt.
• Must be punctual and reliable. High level attention to detail.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate in English
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Start-up, trouble shoot and shut-down of Injection Molding Machines and auxiliary equipment (robots, pumps, etc.).
• Inspection of parts according to control plan and work instructions.
• Daily preventive maintenance on production equipment (mold, injection molding machine, chiller, plastic pallets dryer, temperature control unit, vacuum pump), etc.
• Keep the assigned injection molding machine clean and organized under the 5S System.
• Report work (create and disposition labels and IQ-logs), scrap and rejects in the IT system.
• Analyze issues in process and give inputs for work orders for service and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Address safety issues immediately - people, equipment and work area.
• Including other duties assigned by your Supervisor/Manager from time to time.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Punctuality

English communications

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Injection Molding Technician at SIMTEC Silicone Parts is responsible for operating injection-molding machines to mold parts in compliance with customer specifications. You will monitor machines and related equipment to ensure continuous production of quality components.

Key duties include start-up, troubleshooting, inspection of parts per control plans, daily preventive maintenance, keeping work areas clean under the 5S system, and reporting issues to sustain safety and efficiency.