Injection Molding Technician

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Job Title

Injection Molding Technician

Responsible for providing technical support for the injection molding department, such as mold and process set-ups, mold and machine preventative and corrective maintenance, and support of technical projects. Works well within a team environment to meet departmental goals and objectives.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Organize daily work activities to meet production schedules.
• Set up molds according to priorities.
• Responsible for the documentation of mold set-ups.
• Start up and shut down of the injection molding machines.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve mold and equipment processing problems.
• Record and validate process changes.
• Responsible for completion of the required preventative maintenance task associated with the molds.
• Responsible for the replacement of worn or damaged components within the molds.
• Responsible for completion of the required preventative maintenance tasks of the injection molding machines and all supporting equipment within the manufacturing cell.
• Responsible for intermediate level corrective maintenance of the equipment such as heater band replacement, the evaluation and replacement of all machine barrel components, and the evaluation and replacement of other various worn machine parts as required.    
• Operate forklifts and cranes ensuring safe mold installation, proper storage, care and handling of molds.
• Perform safety evaluations of tasks being performed and ensure compliance of all company and industry safety regulations.
• Interface with multiple brands of machine controllers to enter machine parameters and complete process adjustments as required.
• Use dimensional measurement equipment, such as micrometers, depth indicators, etc. to aid in the evaluation of process and part issues.
• Use maintenance measurement equipment, such as voltmeters, tension meters, temperature probes, etc. to aid in the evaluation of the production equipment. 
• Work with various computer applications and programs to complete the required job tasks, such as finding and utilizing released procedures and interfacing with the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) application. 
• Review and evaluate maintenance effectiveness and suggest preventive maintenance procedural changes when required.
• Train incoming operators on processes and procedures
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Experience and Education:

• Five to ten years’ experience in an injection molding process environment; setting up and starting machines, troubleshooting processes and tight tolerance parts, and completing required mold and equipment maintenance.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Injection Molding Scientific Process Development training or certification preferred.

Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to professionally communicate with all resources within the organization effectively in English both written and verbal.
• Extensive knowledge of scientific injection molding processing fundamentals and troubleshooting.
• High level of mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle non-routine and complex assignments and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret technical procedures and instructions in English.
• Ability to read and interpret part drawings for the specific parts that are being produced.
• Ability to be self-motivated and work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work from ladders to perform maintenance tasks.

Target Hiring Range

Hourly: USD 26.85 - USD 32.70

Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education. CoorsTek strives to give all qualified