Molding Process Technician III - Graveyard Shift

ultradent; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultradent is seeking a Process Technician for the Salt Lake City operation. The role focuses on setting up and operating injection molding machines to produce precision molded plastic parts.

You will monitor the molding process, ensure product quality, and execute daily production tasks in line with the schedule. Responsibilities include machine programming, tooling changes, first piece validation, and documentation per production standards.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of injection molding experience as a Process Technician

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate injection molding machines
• Program and operate injection molding machines
• Start and process molding machines
• Pull and set injection molds
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to maintain quality and production
• Ensure first piece quality prior to production release
• Monitor molding process for consistency and quality
• Maintain proper handling of materials, molds and tooling
• Prepare quality and production documentation

Skills

Mathematics

Quality measurements

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

End of Arm tooling

Mold tooling components

Injection molding machines

Job description

Process Technicians are responsible for the proper set up and operation of injection molding machines for the production of precision molded plastic parts. Monitors the molding process to ensure product quality. Executes daily production tasks in accordance with production schedule. 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

Experience/Schooling or Degree Required:

Experience: 5+ years of injection molding experience as a Process Technician and is able to demonstrate evidence of knowledge.

High School diploma or equivalent.

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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