Injection Moulding Machine Operator Jobs in Kentucky

Infiltrator Water Technologies (IWT) is a market leader within the onsite wastewater treatment industry, Infiltrator manufactures a variety of revolutionary products and innovative, environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional stone and pipe leachfield and concrete septic wastewater system components. IWT is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Drainage Systems (ticker: WMS, NYSE).

The majority of our products are produced almost entirely from recycled resins. Infiltrator’s recycling operation is among the country’s top twenty producers / consumers of recycled resins and among only a few of whom consume 100% of that resin in the finished products produced. Infiltrator operates some of largest molding machines and robotics producing the largest plastic molded parts in the world. IWT has always and continues to compete on innovation; we hold over 200 patents.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The person in this position will facilitate mold maintenance and repair activities within Infiltrators in-house tool repair shop. The ideal candidate would have a Journeyman’s card or certification in tool and die. In lieu of a certification the person must have experience repairing injection mold or stamping tooling. This person must have experience as a machinist and ideally injection mold hot runner manifold repair.

JOB DESCRIPTION:  

• Perform mold related disassembly, cleaning and reassembly as needed, this may include surface cleaning and polishing, hand, or air assisted sanding/grinding/filing/stoning and internal cleaning of water channels. 

• Perform mold preventive maintenance activities such as cleaning and lubricating molds. 

• Performs mold repairs and improvements as required by production to meet standards. Must be able to safely perform, manage priorities, and work with a sense of urgency. 

• At times mold repair work will be inside the molding machinery following all accepted safety procedures. 

• Perform hot runner system cleaning, disassembly and reassembly as needed, familiar with basic electrical skills as related to hot runner wiring and temperature control. 

• Document specific mold related problems and interface with Process Technicians, Production Supervisors, Engineering, and others. 

• Flexibility in working hours - overtime and weekend work are sometimes a requirement. 

• Use of overhead crane and gantry rigging systems, certification in advanced rigging skills. 

• Forklift and man lift equipment, along with working at elevated heights with use of safety systems and fall protection equipment. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• A tool and die Journeyman’s or certification is preferred but candidates who demonstrate experience in repairing injection mold or stamping dies will be considered.  The candidate must have machinist experience and ideally experience with injection mold hot runner systems.

• Familiarity with construction tolerances, dimensions, torque values, and surface hardness. 

• Familiarity with measuring devices such as scales, indicators, calipers, and micrometers to 0.001 inch. 
• Experience in machine components using (non-CNC) metal working equipment such as a lathe, milling machine, surface grinder, is desired.
• Certification as a welder is desired.

Basic computer skills with experience in Microsoft Applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel. 

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Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.

 Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.

*100% paid by ADS.

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.