Process Technician Injection Molding

Gerresheimer; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the United States is seeking an experienced injection molding technician to set up and operate injection molding machines. This role involves ensuring quality production, maintaining documentation, and working closely with the production team. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of hands-on experience in injection molding and a knowledge of thermoplastic materials. Competitive compensation and a team-oriented environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in injection molding.
• Working knowledge with injection molding and ancillary equipment.
• Familiarity with a wide range of thermoplastic materials.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate injection molding machines to produce plastic parts.
• Monitor and prepare support equipment, such as dryers.
• Contribute to a productive and efficient work environment.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Knowledge of thermoplastic materials

Tools

Injection molding machines

Robots

Job description

Systematic problem solving and optimization of all injection molding tasks (man, machine, method, environment, material) including the sustainable implementation of corrective measures in the event of repeated errors to ensure trouble-free production operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Setting up and operating injection molding machines to produce plastic parts.
• Following all aspects of processing safety protocol.
• Changing out molds, completing setups, and repairing molds.
• Monitoring and preparing support equipment, such as dryers, color feeders, etc.
• Responsible for cleanliness of department and all processing equipment.
• Perform Mold cleaning and process documentation.
• Contribute to highly productive, efficient, and team-oriented work environment.
• Work with Team Leader on line clearance and 5S.
• Communicate effectively with production personnel, supervisors, and engineers to ensure quality.
• Maintain good documentation practices.
• Cooperation with internal production areas and other interfaces (e.g. injection molding, quality, TCC/SEC, PCU, etc.)
• Participation in FMEAs according to specifications
• Participation in machine and peripheral specifications
• Support of transfer projects according to specifications
• Internal contact person (e.g. for managers, customer service...)
• Depending on the project focus: Assumption of the PLP role in projects with TCC/SEC

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in injection molding.
• A working knowledge and experience with injection molding and ancillary equipment
• A working knowledge of a wide range of thermoplastic materials and their properties
• Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Familiarity with injection molding machines and robots