Injection Molding Process Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities of an Injection Molding Process Technician

• Processes troubleshooting of various types of thermoplastic injection molds, machines, and resins to ensure efficient production of quality products.
• Troubleshoots molding process issues (flash, short-shots, sinks, splay, etc.) for maximum efficiency and minimum scrap levels.
• Changes settings on process controllers to regulate pressure, temperature, and speed and feed rates, and to set cycle times to ensure process optimization according to customer and part specifications.
• Troubleshoots mold and machine problems, develop root cause and provide a permanent corrective action to management.
• Helps perform start up and shut down procedures.
• Runs a press as a Mold Operator when required.
• Accurately completes production and scrap reports using IQMS Software.
• Maintains a clean and orderly workstation.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned by manager.
• Stands, walks and uses hands for 8 to 12 hours per day; there is no sitting in this position.

Candidate Requirements:

• Ability to handle up to 50-pounds.
• Excellent decision-making skills to ensure presses are running efficiently to meet production demands.
• Must be effective and efficient while performing all tasks to ensure production needs are met.
• Possess a flexible mindset as jobs and tasks change quickly.
• Detail oriented.
• Knowledge and application of injection molding principles with strong mechanical aptitude.
• 3-5 Years of Plastics experience.

Company DescriptionUniversal Plastics specializes in plastic injection molding, including gas assist and structural foam, for customers mostly in the medical, laboratory and diagnostic markets. We supply high quality, large plastic parts with complex designs and high cosmetic requirements. We have presses ranging from 85T -1,500T. This position is responsible for ensuring presses are running efficiently to meet production demands.

Company Description

Universal Plastics specializes in plastic injection molding, including gas assist and structural foam, for customers mostly in the medical, laboratory and diagnostic markets. We supply high quality, large plastic parts with complex designs and high cosmetic requirements. We have presses ranging from 85T -1,500T. This position is responsible for ensuring presses are running efficiently to meet production demands.