Molding Process Technician

Deckorators; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation benefits

401K

Job summary

Deckorators is seeking an Injection Molding Process Technician to optimize our molding operations and drive efficiency. The ideal candidate will oversee production processes on our state-of-the-art injection molding machines and bring PVC molding experience, a continuous improvement mindset, and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities include mold changes, process adjustments, quality checks, maintenance coordination, and mentoring machine operators to ensure safe, compliant production

Qualifications

• 2-5 years injection molding process experience is required.
• Proficient reading, writing and arithmetic.
• Strong mechanical abilities, PVC injection molding experience preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; detail-oriented.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Strong communication skills across company levels.
• 2-5 years in plastics/injection molding, PVC-focused.
• Crane, forklift and pallet jack experience.
• High School diploma/GED preferred but not required.
• College degree beneficial but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform and direct mold and material changing processes.
• Ensure mold setup, changeovers and housekeeping standards.
• Confirm new job start-ups run correctly and adjust as needed.
• Work with production to ensure molded parts meet requirements and adjust as needed.
• Troubleshoot processing problems and perform adjustments.
• Ensure molding machines and support systems run at correct parameters.
• Verify process parameters and implement changes to improve cycle times.
• Inspect parts to ensure they meet customer specs.
• Stop production to correct quality issues.
• Review machines daily and report maintenance needs.
• Monitor, train, and coach operators on procedures.
• Follow all cleanup, safety, and housekeeping steps.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Injection molding experience

Arithmetic & reading

PVC injection molding

Analytical/problem solving

Troubleshooting

Computer skills

Communication skills

Experience with plastics industry

Crane/Forklift/Pallet Jack

High school diploma

College degree beneficial

Education

High School diploma / GED

College degree (beneficial)

Job description

Job Summary Machine Operator I. Deckorators is seeking a highly motivated Injection Molding Process Technician to optimize our injection molding operations. This role is responsible for overseeing production processes, and overall operation of our injection molding machines. We are looking for an individual that will drive efficiency, ensuring product quality utilizing our state-of-the-art injection molding machines. The ideal candidate will bring experience in PVC injection molding, a passion for continuous improvement, and the drive to succeed in the company’s production goals.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform and direct the mold and material changing processes
• Assure that mold set up, changeovers, and housekeeping standards are met
• Ensure new job start-ups run correctly, making any necessary adjustments
• Work with production personnel to ensure molded parts meet requirements, make adjustments as necessary
• Troubleshoot processing problems including normal adjustments and checks
• Ensure molding machines and supporting systems are set to correct parameters and meeting the production goals
• Verify process parameters and implement changes, as appropriate, to improve cycle times
• Inspecting parts to ensure they meet the customer specifications
• Stop production to correct any quality issues
• Review and inspect machines daily for maintenance issues and report to the maintenance department
• Monitor, train, and coach the machine operators to ensure they are following proper procedures
• Follow all clean up and housekeeping procedures
• Comply with all safety, quality and work rules and regulations
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary

Qualifications

• 2-5 years previous injection molding process experience is required
• Proficient skills in reading, writing and arithmetic are necessary
• Strong mechanical abilities & knowledge- preferably in the Plastics Industry, with experience in PVC Injection Molding
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; very detail-oriented
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Strong communication skills interacting with all levels of a company’s hierarchy
• 2-5 years of experience in a similar type position working in the plastics Industry; injection molding processes, PVC specifically
• Crane, Forklift, and Pallet Jack experience
• High School diploma/GED is preferred but not required
• College degree beneficial but not necessary

Physical Demands: While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and listen. The employee is required to use their hands and fingers to handle and feel. Vision requirements of this job include close vision, color vision, and moderate distance vision. The employee is required to stand and walk for most of the shift, working on a specific machine and/or moving from machine to machine. The employee may occasionally need to lift moderate weights up to 50 lbs. The employee will also spend some time in an office, completing reports and other required paperwork.

Work Environment: The work setting of this manufacturing facility provides adequate lighting, noise levels will be moving between moderate to high noise levels.

Required Personal Protection Equipment includes Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, and Steel Toe Shoes for any person in the production area. Additional PPE may be required, i.e. gloves, face masks, face shields, dependent on the specific job being performed and company safety rules and regulations.

Because of the nature of this business, the temperature in the production facility can be very hot during the hotter times of the year. Typically, the temperature is more comfortable during the more moderate temperature times of the year. Employees are strongly encouraged to have water at their work area to stay hydrated during their work shift.

• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
• Maintains production records as required.
• Checks materials and finished products to ensure compliance with standards.
• Performs duties consistent with established safety and quality procedures, rules, and standards.
• Participates in safety, CI and other programs and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Vacation/Benefits after 60 days 401K

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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