Molding Process Technician (Monday - Thursday, 2:00pm - 12:00am)

Responsibilities:

• Develop Injection Molding /Scientific Molding processes to bring parts into specifications for size, appearance, flash, splay, cycle time.
• Ensure presses are started and running to standard process and trouble shoot any issues not up to standards.
• Develop and maintain standard operator instructions, set-up sheets and process set-up sheets.
• Be able to process a variety of engineering-type materials.
• Participate in developing action plans to resolve problems with safety, quality, production and delivery.
• Document improvements and problems with molds, presses, secondary, etc.
• Must be capable and willing to perform all duties associated with changing injection molds (material set up, mold change, set process (Press and robot) and inspect parts for quality adherence)
• Identify quality defects in the molding process.
• Basic maintenance of tooling.
• Bag, Label, and inspect parts to be put away.
• Proactively engage and support company policies to promote a culture of safe working environment and continual improvement.
• Performs other job duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Qualifications:

Basic Requirements:

• High School Diploma; 2-year Technical Degree preferred.
• 5-7 years’ experience in plastic processing of molding machines with experience in injection molding and have working knowledge of various mold concepts.
• 2+ years of Injection Molding experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience and working knowledge of scientific molding. (IQ / OQ / PQ). Prior experience working in medical & biopharmaceutical industries preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication, computer literacy, basic program management skills, problem solving techniques, strong organizational skills.
• Self-starter and able to solve problems correctly using own initiative, analysis, creativity.
• Strong attention to detail and proven accuracy.
• Proven ability to work independently, multitask and to collaborate cross functionally.
• This role may require less than 5% of travel domestically. Candidates should be comfortable with occasional travel as needed to support business objectives.