Molding Process Technician-GTR

Manar-Inc-Custom-Injection-Molding-Manufacture; Edinburgh (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GTR Enterprises in Edinburgh, IN 46124 is seeking an experienced Molding Shift Processor to oversee daily production schedules and maintain cycle timing per scientific molding practices. This full-time role emphasizes efficiency, quality, and collaboration across shifts and departments.

Responsibilities include supervising operators, training staff, setting molding conditions with a focus on safety, and coordinating with maintenance to ensure minimal downtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least three years of relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret and translate engineering designs and documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain an atmosphere of cooperation among and between shifts, tool room, quality control, and management to facilitate production goals.
• Work with Department Manager, operators, and production scheduler to assign jobs and meet production demand.
• Train and assist machine operators.
• Establish proper molding conditions including safety requirements.
• Eliminate production of defective parts and products.
• Coordinates with maintenance or tooling to repair equipment issues.

Skills

Injection molding

PLC knowledge

Mold startup/shutdown

Scientific molding

Process parameter control

Quality awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Nissei

Cincinnati Milacron

Arburg

Allen-Bradley

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: GTR Enterprises - Edinburgh, IN 46124Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: 3rd Shift

POSITION SUMMARY:

Molding shift processor will oversee daily production schedules. Molding Shift Processor is responsible for maintaining production cycle, overseeing temperatures and timing per scientific molding processes. This role is also responsible for ensuring efficiency of process and meeting quality specifications set forth by customer requirements.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote and maintain an atmosphere of cooperation among and between shifts, tool room, quality control, and management to facilitate production goals.


• Work with Department Manager, operators, and production scheduler to assign jobs and meet production demand.


• Train and assist machine operators.


• Establish proper molding conditions including safety requirements.


• Eliminate production of defective parts and products.


• Ensures appropriate production rate to reduce delivery delays.


• Performs other related duties as assigned


• Coordinates with maintenance or tooling to repair equipment issues.


• All other duties assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs and oversees the production floor and staff


• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive


• Responsible for providing OJT and procedural training.


• Handles discipline of employees in accordance with company policy

QualificationsEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred


• At least three years of relevant experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to interpret and translate engineering designs and documentation


• Ability to help the production team achieve required production target


• Optimum utilization of resources


• Understanding of quality product requirements


• Computer skills


• Basic mathematics

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Conduct tests and inspections of products


• Troubleshoots throughout the molding process to ensure maximum machine utilization


• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and the ability to follow through on all tasks


• Work within a team environment and demonstrate professional behavior


• Reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations


• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing requirements and planning


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Exposed to work in manufacturing /machining area settings with exposure to oil, coolant, and metal residues


• Intermittent exposure to sounds or noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable


• Primarily requires sitting but at times, requires long periods of standing


• Work is completed in a manufacturing facility requiring appropriate protective equipment at all times

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical ability to operate and repair machines


• Lift and carry a maximum of 45 pounds


• Wear protective eyewear and/or other protective gear correctly


• Periods of standing, sitting, walking, reaching, crouching, climbing, twisting, lifting and pushing

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional travel to training seminars, compliance workshops, or sister facilities.


• Flexibility to work outside standard hours, including evenings or weekends, as required by operational needs.

Key Skills required

• Injection molding machine setup and operation knowledge with Nissei, Cincinnati Milacron, and Arburg


• PLC knowledge with Allen-Bradley and Arburg


• Mold startup and shutdown procedures


• Scientific molding principles such as Routsis and RJG Master Molder


• Setting and adjusting processing parameters such as:


• Temperature


• Pressure


• Injection speed


• Hold pressure


• Cooling time


• Understanding of mold design and functionality


• Resin Knowledge such as:


• Nylon


• Radel


• PPS


• ABS