Technician - Molding Process - Day Shift

Ultradent Products, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultradent Products, Inc. in Salt Lake City, UT, is seeking a Process Technician to oversee injection molding equipment and tooling, ensuring smooth operation and on-spec parts.

You will start and run molding machines, set up End of Arm tooling, monitor quality, and document production steps as part of a continuous improvement culture. A strong math foundation and experience in plastics processing are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in injection molding and press setup.
• Strong math and measurement skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Three years minimum plastic manufacturing experience as a process technician/set up tech.
• Proven problem solving and root-cause analysis abilities.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs and monitor cycle times and product quality.
• Prepare quality and production documentation prior to release to production.
• Set up End of Arm tooling for robotic part removal.
• Start and operate injection molding machines.
• Pull and set injection molds.
• Ensure proper handling and care of materials, molds and tooling.

Skills

Injection molding

Quality measurements

Mold tooling

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mold tooling

RJG 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.