Molding Process Technician II

Ultradent Products; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultradent Products in Salt Lake City, Utah, is hiring a Molding Process Technician II for the swing shift (10PM–6:30AM). You will actively participate in CI initiatives, diagnose faults, and ensure quality documentation and proper machine setup and tooling.

The role requires 3+ years in a plastic manufacturing facility as a process technician/set up technician, with strong math, tooling knowledge, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Requires 3+ years in plastic manufacturing as a process technician or setup technician.
• Proven ability to diagnose faults and perform root-cause analysis.
• Strong math and measurement skills.
• Familiarity with molding processing and plastics.

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

Skills

Math fundamentals

Quality measurements

Mold tooling knowledge

Collaborative teamwork

Molding process knowledge

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

RJG/Paulson accreditation

Plastic manufacturing experience

Tools

End of Arm tooling

Mold tooling

Job description

The molding process technician II is responsible to adjust and monitor injection molding equipment

Swing shift 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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