Plastic Molding - Molding Technician

Avna; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AVNA is seeking a Set-Up Technician for a second shift in New Britain, CT. The role requires 5+ years in injection molding, with strong mold setup, process troubleshooting, and capability in handling medical-grade resins.

Responsibilities include mold changes, startup of multiple resins, and operating automation systems while collaborating with engineering teams. The position emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in an injection molding position.
• Strong mold setup and process optimization experience.
• Experience with medical-grade resins.
• Proficient with ERP/MRP systems and computers.
• Experience with Engel or Sodick molding machines preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Make mold changes, setup, and start-up for a wide range of resins on injection mold machines.
• Troubleshoot and adjust processes.
• Operate automation systems (sprue picker, Robot, Vision).
• Collaborate with process engineering/tests and DOE initiatives.
• Load programs and set process parameters; monitor safety devices.
• Maintaining good housekeeping and safe work practices.

Skills

Mold setup

Injection molding

Process troubleshooting

DOE/experiments

Communication

Safety/compliance

Mechanical aptitude

Records and data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent technical training

Tools

Engel molding machines

Sodick molding machines

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Position:

This is a second shift position that will work 12 hours per day on a rotating 3x4 schedule. This position is responsible to set up / change over promptly and accurately, start-up, and monitor processes of the injection molding process. Continuous improvement of production yield and efficiency, implementing and monitoring process controls, troubleshooting, reducing rework/scrap. The Set-Up Technician will work to maintain efficient runs of complex quality medical molded parts during production runs and act as a technical leader providing guidance and assistance to other operators and inspectors. This position is at the New Britain, CT location.

Key Goals:

Achieve the System development performance goals on the AVNA Report Card (Efficiency, Cost savings and continuous improvement), assigned objectives related to AVNA strategy, as well as working with the NPD and Project Management teams to successfully execute and launch new programs/strategies/systems for each.

Responsibilities:

• Make mold changes, set-up, and start-up for a wide range of resins on injection mold machines.
• Ability to troubleshoot and make process adjustments.
• Ability to process automation (sprue picker, Robot, Vision, etc....) systems.
• Work with a process Engineering Tests and DOE's as needed.
• Material handling mixing, monitor of auxiliary equipment, and minor maintenance required.
• Load programs and set process parameters.
• Check safety devices on equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude hand tools, 100 % hands on position.
• Communicate with other shifts to achieve production requirements and promote shift interaction and awareness.
• Will assist process improvement projects.
• Responsible to stop molding process due to quality concerns.
• Molding machine maintenance.
• Cleaning screw and barrel.
• Maintaining good housekeeping conditions in working area, complies with all safety expectations, and observes safe work practices.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.
• Ability to Lift up to 50 lbs. (when necessary).
• Ability to bend, walk, and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Regular attendance is essential job function.

Key Attributes:

• High school diploma or equivalent technical training.
• 5+ years 'experience of working in an injection molding position.
• Significant experience with mold setups, molding machines, molding inspection molded parts, and secondary equipment.
• Proficient in computers.
• Ability to use ERP/MRP systems.
• Experienced with medical grade resin materials.
• Engel and Sodick molding machines experience preferred.
• Good communication and writing skills

Personal Attributes:

• Integrity and Ethical Standards. A strong will which ensures that one is always doing the right thing by upholding the ethical and professional standards and is honest in all transactions with the company and the stakeholders.
• Ability and willingness to hold self-accountable.
• Customer Focused. Focuses on finding ways to help customers solve their problems by understanding their needs and challenges.
• Self-starter that will accomplish what is necessary for customer commitments. Ability and willingness to hold self-accountable.
• Results Oriented Nature. The ability to achieve goals that are specific and measurable. Strong sense of urgency, drive, and passion.

AVNA is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

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