Plastic Injection Mold Setup Technician, 3rd Shift (Full-Time)

Augustine Die & Mold, Inc.; Somerset (Somerset County); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Holidays Off with Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Promote-from-Within Opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Augustine Die & Mold, Inc. is seeking a Plastic Injection Mold Setup Technician for the 3rd shift (10:00 PM - 6:00 AM) in Somerset, PA.

You will set up and optimize injection molding processes, manage equipment, and ensure quality per job specs, with a shift premium during training and regular operations. The role requires 3–5 years of hands-on experience, knowledge of machinery and automation, and the ability to lift heavy tooling.

Formación

• 3–5 years of hands-on plastic injection mold setup experience.
• Strong knowledge of machinery, automation, and resin materials.
• Ability to lift heavy loads and operate hoists/cranes up to ~15,000 lbs.

Responsabilidades

• Set up and change over molding machines, automation, and auxiliary equipment per work instructions.
• Maintain optimal molding processes and document setup records.
• Perform material handling, validation, and process control per guidelines.
• Enter data on operator panel and maintain records for traceability.
• Provide operator training and assist with part evaluation against specs.

Conocimientos

Mold setup

Machinery knowledge

Problem solving

Resins knowledge

Heavy lifting

Crane operation

Attention to detail

Drug screening

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Plastics Technology certification/Assoc. degree

Herramientas

ERP/MRP software

Conair equipment

Forklift license

Descripción del empleo

$20-$30+ Per HourAs a

$20-$30+ Per HourAs a Plastic Injection Mold Setup Technician, 3rd Shift with Augustine Plastics, Inc. (API), you will use your minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on plastic injection mold setup experience and strong knowledge of machinery and equipment, including automation, to play a key role in the production of plastic parts and components for a wide array of industries including Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Medical, Water/Wastewater Treatment, and more. Work Monday to Friday, 3rd Shift, 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM with shift premium pay (training period shift TBD, either 1st Shift 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM or 3rd Shift, 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM). API offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Follow Work Instructions to set up and change over injection molding machines, automation, and auxiliary equipment for different jobs.
• Maintain optimum molding processes.
• Perform material handling/storage, and other miscellaneous jobs.
• Evaluate parts per Molding and Finishing Guidelines and perform process validation on all start-up parts.
• Enter required information on IQMS RTStation operator panel.
• Establish process control plans per customer requirements.
• Maintain setup records.
• Identify and recommend parts and accessories that need to be ordered.
• Provide operator training as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on Plastic Injection Mold Setup experience, which includes mold setups, startups, processing, troubleshooting, and removal
• Strong knowledge of machinery and equipment including automation
• Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of resins and materials
• Manufacturing experience
• Heavy lifting
• Ability to use hoists or overhead cranes to maneuver and set up tooling weights of up to approximately 15,000 lbs.
• Strong attention to detail
• Negative Panel Drug Test

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the following machinery and equipment preferred: Conair® Silo, hot stampers, ultrasonic welders, control systems, chiller, robots, forklift, scales, building hydraulic hose, building water hose, hopper loaders, parts separator, dryers, new molds, and miscellaneous equipment
• Experience with multimeters, air tools, hand tools, power tools, test equipment, gauges, scales, gantries, and hoists
• Experience with ERP/MRP software
• Valid forklift operator’s license

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Plastics Technologist Certification or Associate degree in Plastics Technology highly preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on plastic injection mold setup experience required
• Willing to train the right candidate with extensive mechanical and machinery experience

Top Perks & Benefits

• Holidays Off with Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (listed below)
• Promote-from-Within Opportunities

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Program
• Paid Holidays
• Medical and Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Safe Harbor Match
• Annual Attendance/Holiday Bonus Eligibility
• Life Insurance Option
• Fitness Center Membership, Corporate Discount
• Wellness Center Membership, Corporate Discount

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• 3rd Shift, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
• Training period on either 1st Shift or 3rd Shift, TBD
• Shift premium pay
• Occasional overtime as needed

Ability To Commute/relocate

• Somerset, PA 15501: Reliably commute, or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)