Injection Mold Operator

Description

Job Title: Injection Mold Technician

Position Category: Production

Reports to: Injection Mold Supervisor

FSLA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

SUMMARY

The Injection Mold Technician is responsible for all aspects of the mold processes to include operation, repair, and maintenance of injection mold equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for documenting mold change and machine adjustments including troubleshooting and equipment maintenance
• Provide effective technical decisions and communicates them to Management
• Work with production personnel to ensure molded components meet requirements and make adjustments as needed
• Provide molded components in a timely manner to meet production schedules
• Manage raw mold material to ensure traceability, shelf life, and prevent contamination
• Generate documentation on mold runs for traceability and reproducibility
• Work with Quality and manufacturing departments to ensure the quality of production and products produced meet company standards
• Maintain weekly inventory
• Ensure safe working practices are followed
• Follow established procedures to maintain a clean and organized environment
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and guidelines
• Attend all required employee meetings and trainings as scheduled by direct supervisor, management or administration
• Maintain individual skills and keep up to date with latest production and production required concepts
• Other duties as assigned by management

RECOMMENDED SKILLS

• Minimum of 2-3+ years’ experience in injection molding
• Self-motivated and Safety conscious
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and within tight time-lines

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Required to stand and walk frequently. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and is required to have keen vision abilities
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Environment maintains an increased noise level.

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS

1. High School Diploma, GED, or formal vocational training
2. Minimum of 1-3+ years’ experience in manufacturing environment
3. Mechanical knowledge