Mold Technician – Injection Molding & Quality

BD; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) plan with company match

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

BD is seeking an Injection Molding Operator to setup and operate presses in an injection molding environment. The role focuses on maintaining production quality and safety, inspecting parts, and assisting with mold setup and auxiliary equipment. Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving are essential.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and previous molding experience. The position emphasizes teamwork, documentation, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Mechanical ability - Proficient
• Troubleshooting and problem solving efficiently and effectively – Proficient
• Ability to keep and maintain detailed documentation/communication - Proficient
• Independent thinking – Proficient
• Teamwork – Proficient
• Leadership skills – Proficient

Responsibilities

• Keep the line running
• Restart press as needed
• Perform periodical part inspection
• Troubleshooting and preventative maintenance molding machine and fill out documentation
• Verify the mold is running with-in validated parameters and parts meet acceptance criteria
• Assist with the set-up and maintenance of auxiliary equipment, including conveyors, water temperature controls, and mold hot runner controls and make minor repairs to machines and equipment
• Responsible for adherence to Quality Specifications for all products, and follow and promote all safety and environmental procedures
• Fill out all documents on molding runs to control traceability and ensure reproducibility
• Relieve other molding technicians on breaks and in the event of absenteeism, train and assist mold utility
• Promote and maintain an atmosphere of cooperation among and between shifts, tool room, quality control, and management to facilitate production goals
• Set and Pull Molds
• Work with Q.C. Reps for 1st piece approval's
• Perform PM's on equipment each shift
• Address quality defects detected at in process inspections by troubleshooting the molding process and equipment
• Work with the in process inspector to ensure product being produced meets quality criteria
• Maintain the molding department and their assigned equipment with GMP regarding quality, cleanliness, part containment, and documentation
• Work with the Lead Tech and mold repair to keep cavity utilization in the green
• Assist the Lead Molding Technician with projects, EWO's, Eng. Studies, Validations, and Change Controls
• Assist mold utilities as needed to keep equipment running
• Other duties as required to support the needs of the business

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Independent thinking

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

BD is seeking an Injection Molding Operator to setup and operate presses in an injection molding environment. The role focuses on maintaining production quality and safety, inspecting parts, and assisting with mold setup and auxiliary equipment. Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving are essential.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and previous molding experience. The position emphasizes teamwork, documentation, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing