Injection Molding Technician: Setup, Troubleshoot, Optimize

Diversity-Vuteq; Princeton, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversity-Vuteq is seeking an Injection Team Member in Indiana to set up and start injection molding presses, adjust process conditions, and troubleshoot equipment to consistently produce quality parts. The role involves coordinating with production schedules, maintaining 5S standards, and ensuring safety guidelines are followed.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and may prefer plastics injection experience.

Qualifications

• Plastics injection experience preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and start up molding machines to meet production cycle requirements.
• Adjust processing conditions after mold changes as needed.
• Assist with installing, monitoring and cleaning auxiliary equipment for injection molding machines.
• Diagnose production issues and implement adjustments to achieve target results.
• Produce high-volume, quality injected parts in a production setting.
• Follow safety guidelines for Injection Team Members and adhere to 5S requirements.
• Read the daily production schedule to understand shift changes and job priorities.
• Identify and understand resin types, tools, and differences between machines and EOATs.
• Communicate machine concerns to shift teams and management; report repairs to the proper support department.
• Monitor, track, and report machine data; contribute to continuous process improvements to reduce scrap and cycle times.

Skills

Lifting 30lbs

Ladder climbing

Bending & walking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Diversity-Vuteq is seeking an Injection Team Member in Indiana to set up and start injection molding presses, adjust process conditions, and troubleshoot equipment to consistently produce quality parts. The role involves coordinating with production schedules, maintaining 5S standards, and ensuring safety guidelines are followed.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and may prefer plastics injection experience.