Set-Up Technician / Injection Molding

Optimim; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (HSA or PPO)

Dental

Vision

401k with generous employer match

Paid Oregon Leave

Job summary

OptiMIM, a Form Technologies Company, seeks a Set-Up Technician in Portland, OR to perform tooling set-ups, install injection molds, and prepare machines for molding operations. You will assist with tooling changes and support production quality and productivity on the shop floor.

The ideal candidate has experience with molding equipment, basic computer skills, and good teamwork and communication. Schedule Tue–Sat, 7:00 am–3:30 pm with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with injection molding equipment preferred.
• Machining or tooling experience preferred.
• Basic to moderate computer/PC skills (MS Office).
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good communication and safety awareness in English.
• Able to stand and walk production floor; lift up to 30 pounds.
• Manufacturing facility environment; non-smoking.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment set ups including installing injection molds and setup processes.
• Adjust machine parameters to correct defects observed during production.
• Troubleshoot and work with process engineering to improve processes and cycle times.
• Collect and enter data to support procedures.
• Handle robot programming and optimization.
• Handle barrel cleaning and grinder cleaning.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Independent work

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

OptiMIM, a Form Technologies Company, uses state-of-the-art metal injection molding (MIM) technology to create high performing small precision metal components to almost any level of complexity and at virtually any volume. Learn more about the MIM process here: https://www.optimim.com/

The Set-Up Technician conducts tooling set-ups, including tool installation, machine preparation and barrel cleaning to support injection molding process. In addition, the role distributes material for molding operations and aids in the troubleshooting and resolution of production problems while monitoring product quality and process productivity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs equipment set ups as directed including installing injection molds, handles set-up processes and ensures equipment is generating good parts - 30%
• Adjusts machine parameters to correct defects observed during production - 20%
• Works with process engineering as needed to troubleshoot, improve processes, optimization, improved cycle time and engineering tests - 10%
• Collects and enters data as needed to support documented procedures - 10%
• Handles robot programming and optimization - 15%
• Handles barrel cleaning and grinder cleaning - 15%

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience with injection molding equipment preferred
• Machining and/or tooling experience preferred
• Basic to moderate computer/PC skills (MS Office)
• Good time management skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Mechanical aptitude preferred
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Good communication skills with the ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Position is located in a busy, non-smoking manufacturing facility
• Able to frequently stand and walk the production floor throughout the shift
• Able to frequently lift and carry up to 30 pounds
• Able to push and pull tools as well as bend and pivot to change equipmentAble to kneel, move and rearrange items on production floor such as cables and cords
• Must be able to climb foot stool or ladder to work on top of large pieces of equipment

Wage: $19.00 to $20.50, DOE/E.

Schedule: Tues-Sat, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Benefits: Medical (HSA or PPO), generous HSA contribution, Rx, dental, vision, Paid Oregon Leave, group life, dependent life, whole life, AD&D, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, FSA, LegalShield, transit pass gift card program, tuition reimbursement, and 401k with generous employer match.

PTO: 40 hours of Sick time, 80 hours of PTO, and 80 hours of (designated) holiday pay. (After 5 years, PTO increases from 80 to 120 hours.)

OptiMIM promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of pre-employment drug testing. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status or disability and any other characteristic protected by law. Employees must be a US Person as defined by ITAR.