Staffing - Material Process Technician III

TALENT Software Services; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services seeks an Injection Molding Technician for a 100% onsite role in Corning, NY. You will set up and operate injection molding machines, monitor processes, and troubleshoot defects to maximize uptime.

Minimum 1 year experience preferred; a high school diploma or an associate degree in manufacturing/plastics is favored. You will maintain documentation and adhere to safety protocols while collaborating with the team.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating injection molding machines.
• Ability to observe and adjust processes and experiments as they progress.
• Problem solving skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Set up and configure injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and molds according to experimental plans.
• Operate and monitor machines during experimental and production runs to ensure optimal performance.
• Diagnose and resolve process or equipment issues, including machine malfunctions and molding defects.
• Perform routine maintenance on molds, machines, and auxiliary equipment to minimize downtime and ensure reliability.
• Maintain accurate documentation of machine settings, experimental data, and maintenance activities.
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Observe and adjust

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or associate degree in manufacturing/plastics

Tools

Injection molding machines

Job description

Description

Title: Injection Molding Technician

100% onsite,40 hours a week (5 days a week, 8am - 5pmish)

Local candidates only

Max bill rate: ***/hr

Interview process: Phone screen, then onsite interview

Required skills: Minimum 1 year (2-5 preferred) injection molding experience.

Scope of Position (i.e. projects involved with and role within group)

• Set up and configure injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and molds according to experimental plans.
• Operate and monitor machines during experimental and production runs to ensure optimal performance.
• Diagnose and resolve process or equipment issues, including machine malfunctions and molding defects.
• Perform routine maintenance on molds, machines, and auxiliary equipment to minimize downtime and ensure reliability.
• Maintain accurate documentation of machine settings, experimental data, and maintenance activities.
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

Education and Experience (minimum required for consideration)

High school diploma or associate degree in manufacturing, plastics technology, or a related field preferred.

Minimum of 1-5 years of experience in injection molding or a similar manufacturing role.

Required Skills (These are skills that candidates must possess)

• Must have hands-on experience in operating injection molding machine.
• Ability to observe and adjust processes and experiments as they progress
• Problem solving skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools

Preferred Skills

• Injection molding machine setup and troubleshooting experience
• Injection molding mold assembly experience
• Experience in injection molded optics
• Proficient in SolidWorks CAD drafting
• Technical report writing

Soft Skills (Communication/Team/Leadership)

• Detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong work ethic
• Physical ability to lift heavy equipment and stand for extended periods.
• Strong communication/organization skills

This is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay someone for this position, however, as a supplier your expected pay range may differ: ***/hour-***/hour. Benefits: It is recommended that employers include a general description of any health or compulsory benefits for compliance with Pay Transparency laws