Molding Process Technician II

Ultradent Products, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultradent Products, Inc. in Salt Lake City is seeking a Molding Process Technician to adjust and monitor injection molding equipment and ensure quality throughout the production cycle.

The role emphasizes maintaining standard cycle times and preventing mold damage while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. You will program and operate injection molding machines, set up tooling, pull molds, and verify first piece quality before release.

Qualifications

• Three years minimum experience in a plastic manufacturing facility as a process technician/set up technician.
• Strong foundation in intermediate mathematics and quality measurements.
• Experience with mold tooling and components.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Understanding of molding processing and plastics.
• Systematic Molding I – RJG, Paulson, or equivalent accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions and perform repairs as needed.
• Maintain standard cycle times, product quality, and equipment performance.
• Prepare quality and production documentation prior to release.
• Set up End of Arm tooling for robotic part removal.
• Start and operate injection molding machines.
• Pull and set injection molds.
• Ensure proper handling and care of materials, molds, and tooling.
• Contribute to a positive work environment aligned with company goals.

Skills

Math fundamentals

Quality measurements

Mold tooling knowledge

Team collaboration

Molding setup experience

Verbal and written communication

Plastics molding knowledge

Root cause analysis

Mechanical aptitude

Molding accreditation

3+ years plastics manufacturing

Job description

Job Description Summary

The molding process technician is responsible to adjust and monitor injection molding equipment 5/8 Schedule (SUN-TH 10PM-6:30AM) (United States of America)

General Responsibilities

• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, continuous process control by monitoring and making adjustments to maintain standard cycle times, product quality, equipment performance, and identifies potential maintenance needs/issues
• Ensure all quality and production documentation is prepared prior to releasing to production
• Ensure that press tonnage setting & mold damage protection is set.
• Ensure first piece quality prior to releasing machine to production
• Set up End of Arm tooling for robotic part removal
• Start and process molding machines
• Program and operate injection molding machines
• Pull and set injection molds
• Responsible for proper handling and care of all materials, molds and tooling
• Ensure a positive work environment and awareness of company goals and objectives

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in intermediate mathematics
• Strong familiarity with quality measurements
• Familiarity with mold tooling and components
• Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively
• Previous molding set-up experience
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
• Understanding of molding processing including the nature of plastics
• Demonstrated problem solving and root/cause analysis skills
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Systematic Molding I – RJG, Paulson, or other accreditation
• Three years minimum experience in a plastic manufacturing facility as a process technician/set up technician

Ultradent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a global culture where differences and perspectives are sought after, welcomed, and embraced. We consider all qualified applicants fairly, based on their experience, skills, and potential to contribute to our team. Our core values – Integrity, care, quality, innovation, and hard work- guide us daily. These values, when balanced, shape our workplace culture and ensure that we remain focused on our vision while maintaining a professional and inclusive environment.
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