Molding Process Technician III - Graveyard Shift

Ultradent Products Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental & Other Insurances

Health Savings Account with employer

401K with employer matching

Discount on Ultradent products

Five days PTO around holidays

Education Assistance

Onsite Fitness Center

Job summary

Ultradent Products, Inc. is seeking a Process Technician to set up and operate injection molding machines for precision molded plastics.

The role requires monitoring the process to maintain quality and following the daily production schedule, including 5/8 shifts (SUN-TH 10PM-6:30AM) in the United States. The candidate should have 5+ years in injection molding, strong math and measurement skills, and experience with tonnage settings, mold protection, and tooling.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of injection molding experience as a Process Technician
• Strong mathematics and quality measurement skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
• Experience with press tonnage setting and mold damage protection

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate injection molding machines
• Monitor molding process to ensure product quality
• Follow production schedule and daily tasks
• Prepare quality and production documentation
• Handle tools, molds, and materials safely
• Maintain a positive work environment and align with company goals

Skills

Math knowledge

Quality measurements

Mold tooling

Team collaboration

Verbal & written communication

Root cause analysis

Mechanical aptitude

Injection molding experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Systematic Molding I

RJG accreditation

Paulson accreditation

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.

We are 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.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor: For more information please contact us at [e-mail]

WHY WORK AT ULTRADENT:

Ultradent Products, Inc., is a collaborative and hard-working company with a 45-year history of innovation. Ours is a fun, fast-paced work environment dedicated to providing unique, solution-oriented products to dentists—and their patients—across the globe. Our company was built on a foundation of innovation, integrity, hard work, quality, and care, and we put those values into everything we do. We ask all colleagues to seek out the excluded, enhance the team, share feedback fearlessly, welcome feedback humbly, amplify all voices, and embrace our differences. Hear what some of our employees have to say #whyiultradent: https://youtu.be/UGpDHCaZ_Yw.

What benefits and perks you'll get at Ultradent:

• Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 60 days)
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• 401K Plan with employer matching contribution
• Employee access to discounted Ultradent products
• Excellent Paid Time Off (PTO) and Medical Time Off (MTO) account to support medical and military events
• Five days paid between Christmas and New Years
• Education Assistance
• Onsite Fitness Center