Molding Process Technician

Aptar Italia S.P.A.; Congers (NY); On-site; USD 49,593 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with company matching

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Education assistance

Job summary

A leading health technology company located in New York is seeking a Technician to operate injection molding equipment. The role requires strong mechanical skills and troubleshooting abilities to ensure production quality and safety. Candidates must have 1-3 years of relevant experience and a commitment to continuous improvement. The company offers a competitive salary, benefits, and an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and skills are required.
• 1-3 years experience in injection molding equipment is preferred.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate injection molding equipment to meet production demands.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment failures.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on molding machines.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

1-3 years of experience with injection molding equipment

Familiarity with automation robotics

Detail oriented

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to read blueprints

Ability to work different shifts

Safety awareness

Job description

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Improving Health through Science and Technology! At Aptar Pharma, we specialize in Drug Delivery offering Innovative Devices, Services and Solutions focused on the Patient Experience. Aptar Pharma is part of Aptar Group, a global leader of dispensing systems for the packaging industry. Aptar Pharma has been setting the standard in drug delivery for decades providing health technology solutions and services enabling effective patient treatment. Be Aptar!

What You Will Do at Aptar Pharma:

Our Technicians operate injection molding equipment in order to successfully meet production demands and quality standards. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Utilize your mechanical skills to install, remove and adjust Injection Molding machinery and equipment
• Troubleshoot Injection Molding machines, follow process to resolve failures, other problems
• Perform set-up of molds for all mold changes
• Assist in preventative maintenance and repair of molding machines, molds and peripherals (robots)
• Coordinates and sets up machines, robots and other equipment performing necessary tests to ensure company compliance. Trains employees in the correct procedures for operation as needed.
• Perform cleaning and general maintenance tasks
• Maintain a safe work environment following Company’s safety, ISO standards
• Achieve adequate production levels while maintaining the expected product quality
• Ensure molded components meet all product quality criteria including dimensional criteria
• Communicate to supervisor and other technicians and document all technical information and issues
• Participate in reducing the rate of scrap
• Assists in training of employees in proper work methods for safe and efficient performance of job duties.
• Maintains records, files and other documentation pertinent to assignments.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as required.

What Aptar Pharma Is Looking For:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and mechanical skills.
• 1-3 years of experience working with injection molding equipment including machine adjustment, troubleshooting and mold installation and removal
• Familiarity with automation 6/3 robotics
• General knowledge of plastic materials and processes
• Detail oriented
• Ability to implement and tune all peripherals (6 axis robot, grinder)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Mathematical aptitude
• Ability to read blueprints, use precision measuring/inspection tools
• Ability to work different work shifts
• Continual improvement mindset. Self-Learner, trend of continuous learning
• Ability to work and operate machinery in a Clean Room Environment.
• Physically capable of the required work including but not limited to: Extensive use of manual dexterity, ability to grip, firmly hold, turn and practice strong hand coordination in order to troubleshoot, service and repair industrial equipment and use hand tools to perform the same. Ability to regularly stand, walk, and bend during performance of essential job duties. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Understands and practices safe working procedures. Observes safety rules and policies; brings to managements’ attention any unsafe acts or conditions

What We Offer

• An exciting, diverse and value based working environment
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
• Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k plan with Company matching benefit, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and more

Compensation and Base Annual Pay

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is USD $36.00 to $45.00 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Aptaralso offers a variety of benefits, including health, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) match and employer retirement savings contribution, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, company-paid holidays, and more. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on location, pay class, or other factors.

BE YOU, BE APTAR!

Aptar is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information

Improving Health through Science and Technology!