Mold Technician - Injection Molding with Career Growth

Socket.dev; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Polymers is seeking a Mold Technician 1 to perform molding machine setups, start-ups, operation and shutdowns, while following standard work procedures and Summit Lean tools. The role includes daily production paperwork, quality checks, and safe handling of equipment in a manufacturing environment.

The position requires progression through 3 training levels and will involve assisting with operator/utility tasks, housekeeping, and coordinating with supervisors on shift activities to ensure

Qualifications

• Required to complete all post-hire training modules within specified time frames.
• DAT Mechanical Reasoning percentile requirement and Wonderlic Select score.
• Physical requirements include standing, lifting up to 60 pounds, and wearing steel-toed footwear.

Responsibilities

• Safely performing injection mold changes and machine start-ups per sequence and time standards.
• Troubleshooting basic machine, equipment, and robot problems.
• Performing basic mold knowledge discussions and end-of-arm-tooling maintenance.

Job description

Summit Polymers is seeking a Mold Technician 1 to perform molding machine setups, start-ups, operation and shutdowns, while following standard work procedures and Summit Lean tools. The role includes daily production paperwork, quality checks, and safe handling of equipment in a manufacturing environment.

The position requires progression through 3 training levels and will involve assisting with operator/utility tasks, housekeeping, and coordinating with supervisors on shift activities to ensure