Technician - Molding Process - Day Shift

Ultradent Products, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultradent Products, Inc. in Salt Lake City, UT, is seeking a Process Technician to set up and run injection molding machines, monitor the molding process for quality, and perform daily production tasks per the schedule. The shift is 5/8 (Mon-Fri 6am-2:30pm) in the United States.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of injection molding experience, strong math skills, and proven problem solving with root-cause analysis. Knowledge of RJG or Paulson accreditation is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of injection molding experience as a Process Technician.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Strong math and quality measurement skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
• Experience with setup and operation of injection molding machines.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs to maintain cycle times and quality
• Prepare quality and production documentation before release
• Set press tonnage and mold damage protection
• Verify first piece quality before release
• Set up End of Arm tooling for robotic removal
• Start and operate molding machines
• Program and operate injection molding machines
• Pull and set injection molds
• Care for materials, molds and tooling
• Foster a positive work environment aligned with company goals

Skills

Math skills

Quality measurements

Mold tooling

Teamwork

Molding setup

Communication

Plastics processing

Root-cause analysis

Mechanical aptitude

RJG accreditation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

RJG/Paulson accreditation

Job description

Process Technicians are responsible for the proper set up and operation of injection molding machines for the production of precision molded plastic parts. Monitors the molding process to ensure product quality. Executes daily production tasks in accordance with production schedule. 5/8 Schedule (MON-FRI 6AM-2:30PM) (United States of America)

General Responsibilities

• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives


• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, continuous process control by monitoring and making adjustments to maintain standard cycle times, product quality, equipment performance, and identifies potential maintenance needs/issues


• Ensure all quality and production documentation is prepared prior to releasing to production


• Ensure that press tonnage setting & mold damage protection is set.


• Ensure first piece quality prior to releasing machine to production


• Set up End of Arm tooling for robotic part removal


• Start and process molding machines


• Program and operate injection molding machines


• Pull and set injection molds


• Responsible for proper handling and care of all materials, molds and tooling


• Ensure a positive work environment and awareness of company goals and objectives

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in intermediate mathematics


• Strong familiarity with quality measurements


• Familiarity with mold tooling and components


• Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively


• Previous molding set-up experience


• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written


• Understanding of molding processing including the nature of plastics


• Demonstrated problem solving and root/cause analysis skills


• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude


• Systematic Molding I – RJG, Paulson, or other accreditation


• Three years minimum experience in a plastic manufacturing facility as a process technician/set up technician

Experience/Schooling Or Degree Required

• Experience: 5+ years of injection molding experience as a Process Technician and is able to demonstrate evidence of knowledge.


• High School diploma or equivalent.

Ultradent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a global culture where differences and perspectives are sought after, welcomed, and embraced. We consider all qualified applicants fairly, based on their experience, skills, and potential to contribute to our team. Our core values – Integrity, care, quality, innovation, and hard work- guide us daily. These values, when balanced, shape our workplace culture and ensure that we remain focused on our vision while maintaining a professional and inclusive environment.

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