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Injection Molding Process Specialist
Join Our Manufacturing Excellence Team
We are seeking an experienced Injection Molding Process Specialist to support and optimize our injection molding operations on 3rd shift. In this hands-on technical role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, process improvement, equipment setup, mold changeovers, and supporting production performance across our manufacturing environment.
If you enjoy solving complex manufacturing challenges, working with advanced molding technologies, and helping develop the next generation of talent, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Set up, calibrate, troubleshoot, and optimize Engel injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment
- Lead and support mold, resin, and equipment installations, transfers, and startup activities
- Monitor machine efficiency, cycle times, and overall process performance to identify and resolve issues
- Troubleshoot molding, tooling, machine, and support equipment problems using root-cause analysis techniques
- Establish, document, and maintain processing parameters to ensure quality and productivity targets are achieved
- Complete mold and insert changeovers while ensuring proper setup and process validation
- Perform equipment calibration and preventative maintenance activities as assigned
- Update system data and maintain accurate production and maintenance records
- Partner with Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams to drive continuous improvement
- Support operator, apprentice, and technician development through coaching, mentoring, and hands-on training
- Participate in special projects involving new product launches, equipment installations, process improvements, and operational initiatives
- Communicate work progress, technical concerns, and solutions during shift handoffs and team meetings
- Work 3rd shift hours 11pm-7am
- Occasional overtime on weekends
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 3 years of injection molding experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience setting up, troubleshooting, and optimizing injection molding processes
- Strong understanding of molding equipment, tooling, and auxiliary systems
- Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing software systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Engel injection molding machines
- Completion of a Department of Labor-approved apprenticeship program focused on Plastics Engineering Technology
- Experience working in a global manufacturing organization
- Knowledge of SAP, CMMS, BDK, CONNEX, or similar manufacturing systems
Technical Knowledge
Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge in:
- Injection molding processes and plastics technology
- Screws, barrels, material delivery systems, dryers, grinders, separators, and temperature control equipment
- Hydraulics, pneumatics, power transmission systems, and PLCs
- Mold design, tooling, blueprints, and technical specifications
- Manufacturing efficiency, quality systems, process controls, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Basic statistics and data-driven problem-solving techniques
Key Competencies
- Process optimization and troubleshooting
- Root-cause analysis
- Attention to detail
- Technical leadership and mentoring
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Time management and prioritization
- Decision-making and problem-solving
- Blueprint reading and precision measurement
- Continuous improvement mindset
Work Environment
- Primarily based in a manufacturing environment
- Flexible to support various shift schedules as business needs require
- Occasional domestic and international travel may be required
Why Join Us?
You'll play a critical role in driving manufacturing performance, improving processes, and supporting the development of our production teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled molding professional who enjoys making a measurable impact in a collaborative and innovative environment.
Apply today and help shape the future of manufacturing excellence.
Benefits
Blum USA believes in offering their employees an excellent benefits package that includes:
- Hourly position with overtime
- Possible bonus opportunities
- Health (Medical and Dental)
- 401(k) with employee matching
- Flexible spending account to cover eligible out of pocket health, dental and vision expenses
- Three weeks vacation starting your second year on the job
- Term life insurance equal to annual salary at no cost to employee
- And more!
Company Overview
For more than 60 years Blum has been manufacturing superior quality hinge systems, drawer runners, and lift systems that create emotion and enhance user convenience in the kitchen. With every product, we strive to develop solutions to ensure that cabinet doors and drawers open with ease, close softly and effortlessly, and make workflow and everyday kitchen use easier.
Over the decades our product range has grown and so has the company. Today, Blum has eight production plants in Austria, and manufacturing sites in Brazil, Poland and the United States. Approximately 9000 Blum employees all over the world concentrate on the vision of “perfecting motion” to satisfy the specific requirements of the end user, whether it is in the kitchen or in another living area of the home. This prerequisite is the source of all our product development and innovation.
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