Mold Change Technician

Menasha Corporation; Orion (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Menasha Corporation seeks an injection molding technician to set up machines, install dies, adjust settings, and troubleshoot molding problems in prototype and production work. You will clean work areas, modify prototypes to meet quality specs, and follow all safety and manufacturing policies while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

This role requires a one-year certificate or 3–6 months related experience; strong reading, math, and problem-solving skills; ability to lift up to 50

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up of injection molding machines, including dies, machine settings, chiller, thermolators, hot runners, materials, tools and operator required fixtures.
• Clean up of work area after production and prototypes.
• Make adjustments to prototypes and production to meet quality, engineering and customer requirements.
• Adhere to all company and manufacturing policies and procedures.
• Perform miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as directed.
• Empowerment to take responsibility for the quality of work performed.

Skills

Reading & interpretation

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Technical certificate

Job description

About Us (and Our Exciting Future)

Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies.

Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting-edge solutions for our customers. If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you’re going to want to be here.

Join us and become part of the power behind possible.

About The Opportunity

All aspects of injection molding machine set up. Molding of prototype and production parts according to Manufacturing standard procedures, Engineering specifications, and Quality requirements. Trouble shooting of molding problems.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Set up of injection molding machines, including not limited to dies, machine settings, chiller, thermolators, hot runners, materials, tools and operator required fixtures.
• Clean up of work area after production and prototypes.
• Make adjustments to prototypes and production to meet quality, engineering and customer requirements.
• Adhere to all company and manufacturing policies and procedures.
• Perform miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as directed.
• Empowerment to take responsibility for the quality of work performed.

Quality Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Attributes

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Two companies, one vision.

Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe.

Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online.

Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today’s supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability.

Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries.

Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you’ll have opportunities to grow.

The possibilities are endless. The power is yours!

Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.