Injection Molding Technician — Process & Maintenance Pro

ICU Medical; Southington (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ICU Medical in Southington, CT is seeking a Molding Technician responsible for setting up injection molding equipment, performing mold changeovers, troubleshooting, and basic repairs to ensure production goals are met.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, up to 3 years of manufacturing experience, and familiarity with injection molding processes; strong mechanical, analytical, and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED; technical school is desirable.
• Up to 3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in plastics.
• Experience with injection molding equipment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine/mold safety checks and mold changeovers.
• Execute cycle checks and prioritize workload per business needs.
• Make process adjustments to reduce non-conforming parts.
• Set up gages and perform QC checks; carry out basic mold cleaning and preventive maintenance.
• Utilize MVP in relation to PM tasks and maintain 5S in work areas.
• Assist in training new Technicians and Operators as required.
• Handle material changeovers, including filling barrels and ensuring traceability.
• Load programs and adjust settings on Shibaura Injectvisor controller.
• Perform other duties as assigned; ensure compliance with laws and company procedures.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer controls

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Shibaura Injectvisor

QC gauges

Mold changeover tooling

Job description

ICU Medical in Southington, CT is seeking a Molding Technician responsible for setting up injection molding equipment, performing mold changeovers, troubleshooting, and basic repairs to ensure production goals are met.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, up to 3 years of manufacturing experience, and familiarity with injection molding processes; strong mechanical, analytical, and communication skills are required.