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Plastic Injection Molding Manager Jobs in Arizona

Rehrig Pacific

Maintenance Manager

Buckeye, AZ · On-site

Purpose of Role The role of the Maintenance Manager is to increase overall equipment efficiency of plastic injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, automation, and the plant facility. This ...

Rehrig Pacific Company

Maintenance Manager

Buckeye, AZ · On-site

Purpose of Role The role of the Maintenance Manager is to increase overall equipment efficiency of plastic injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, automation, and the plant facility. This ...

Midland-Marvel Recruiters

Maintenance Manager

Phoenix, AZ

$100K - $130K/yr

... Manager. QUALIFICATIONS * High School Diploma or GED and three to seven years related experience ... Experience in plastics, injection molding, blow molding, extrusion, thermoplastics, polyolefins ...

SFI Arizona

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Manual Machinist Operator

Surprise, AZ · On-site

$18 - $19/hr

Set up tooling, fixtures, and tooling adjustments to optimize machining processes for plastics injection molding or other materials. * Conduct routine maintenance on machinery, troubleshoot issues ...

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Rain Bird Corporation

Manufacturing Manager

Tucson, AZ · On-site

Supervise the maintenance of injection molding machinery and its auxiliary equipment. * Participates in project justification and project management; and oversee capital improvement projects for TUS ...

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What does a plastic injection molding manager do?

A Plastic Injection Molding Manager oversees the daily operations of injection molding production in a manufacturing facility. They are responsible for managing staff, ensuring product quality, optimizing machine efficiency, and maintaining safety standards. The manager also coordinates production schedules, oversees maintenance of equipment, and implements process improvements to maximize productivity and reduce waste. Additionally, they may handle training, budgeting, and compliance with industry regulations.

What are some common challenges faced by a plastic injection molding manager and how can they be addressed?

Plastic Injection Molding Managers often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistent product quality, reducing machine downtime, and managing production schedules to meet tight deadlines. Addressing these issues typically involves implementing preventive maintenance programs, training staff on best practices, and closely monitoring quality control metrics. Successful managers also foster strong communication between engineering, maintenance, and production teams to quickly resolve issues and ensure smooth operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a plastic injection molding manager?

To thrive as a Plastic Injection Molding Manager, you need expertise in molding processes, quality control, and production management, typically supported by a technical degree or relevant industry experience. Familiarity with injection molding machinery, process monitoring software, and lean manufacturing systems is essential. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help drive team performance and resolve production challenges. These skills ensure efficient operations, high-quality output, and a safe, productive manufacturing environment.
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Field Service Engineer, Injection Molding

KraussMaffei

Flagstaff, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

From a pioneer to a market leader in the US-
Krauss Maffei celebrated its 185th anniversary in 2023. Since it's subsidiary began operating in the US in 1966, KMC has become one of the leading manufacturers of plastics processing machines on the North American market. KMC now very successfully supports numerous customers in the US - many of whom are long-standing - in all three technologies including injection molding machinery, reaction process machinery, and extrusion machinery, as well as integrated automation solutions.
Applicants should live in TX and have ability to travel 80%+
Summary
Provide technical support and troubleshooting service to customers over the phone, virtually, and at their facilities to install, repair, and optimize KraussMaffei equipment.
Essential Responsibilities
  • Systematically and efficiently analyze, troubleshoot, and restore function to KraussMaffei equipment.
  • Commission KraussMaffei equipment and follow standard procedures to ensure customer satisfaction and successful handoff.
  • Review work completed, costs, time, and additional work identified while on site with manager and customer as needed.
  • Create thorough and detailed service reports that include description of visit, work completed, costs, time, and additional work identified.
  • Conduct customer training relating to the operation and maintenance of KraussMaffei equipment and products.
  • Lead and train less experienced service personnel as needed.
  • Follow standardized procedures.
  • Collect requisite information to create standardized procedures when opportunities are identified.

Behavioral Performance Expectations
  • Lives our Values, Customer Focus, Collaborates - Considers actions, behavior, and communication to foster a positive outcome regardless of situation and audience. Follows up with customer to ensure satisfaction before departing jobsite. Shares information with others. Encourages unity rather than "us vs. them" thinking in self and others.
  • Self-Development and Situational Adaptability - Works with manager and team to ensure success on the job by having necessary tools, materials, training, and guidance to execute work safely and correctly. Maintains composure and patience when new opportunity presents itself and views those situations as chance to learn and grow. Takes initiative with manager to participate in, and is committed to, training programs.
  • Decision Quality and Drives Results - Make decisions that build trust and open communication with customers and team. Knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues.

Job Specific Competencies
  • Time Management
  • Ability to work collaboratively with local and cross functional technical teams
  • Effective verbal & written communication skills to support positive outcomes
  • Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics as well as navigate OEM documentation
  • Practical competency in safe mechanical/electrical tool use (hand and torque wrenches, calipers, multimeter, power tools, air tools, hydraulic testing equipment)
  • Ability to operate lifting equipment such as forklifts, scissor-lifts and other mobile lifts
  • Understands equipment function: Able to identify equipment functional locations and state general equipment functions for injection molding machine sub-assemblies (clamp unit, plasticizing unit, injection unit, hydraulic unit, and robots)
  • Basic knowledge of electrical components (480V/220V, fuses, relays, contactors, motors)
  • Basic knowledge of PLC programming and function (Allen Bradley, Sigmatek)
  • Basic understanding of mechanical assemblies (conveyors, sprockets, belts, pulleys, gearboxes, centrifugal pumps, vacuum pumps)
  • Basic knowledge of pneumatic conveying and troubleshooting (controls, actuators, or valves)

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates primarily at KM customer's sites, although some technical support may be provided from the home office as directed by management. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and forklifts. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. While on site, field service engineers are required to adhere to customer requirements for identification, safety, PPE, and all GMP's.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.
  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to work in a constant state of alertness required.

Expected Hours of Work
This is an hourly, non-exempt, full-time position with standard working days/hours of Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm with paid overtime as necessary to complete required tasks. Actual working hours may vary based on needs of customers.
Travel
Travel is significant, primarily in a multi-regional area and during the business day, although out-of-the-area and overnight travel is very frequent. Travel to the US, Germany or other international locations, while not likely, is possible for training/conferences. Approximate travel is 80%.
Required Education and Experience
  • Successful completion of high school, or equivalent
  • 3-5 years of related experienced in a manufacturing environment or technical field
  • Competency in workflow software (MS Office, Innosoft, Concur, SAP)

Why work for KraussMaffei?
  • Remote hybrid work schedule
  • Global visibility and training opportunities
  • Top notch medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • Generous 401k match and immediate 100% employee contribution vesting
  • Start with 3 weeks of PTO
  • 11 paid holidays and December holidays shutdown
  • Paid parental leave benefit
  • Up to $10,000/year in tuition reimbursement
  • Certification and professional membership sponsorships
  • Big name supplier discounts
  • AVI MarketC and entertainment in break room

Krauss-Maffei Corporation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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