Plastic Injection Molding Manager Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary

The Sr. Mold Technician performs routine maintenance on plastic injection molds both in the press and on the bench under the direct supervision of a Lead Technician. This consists of disassembling, cleaning, organizing, and reassembling complex tooling used in the injection molding process.

This role is 100% onsite at our Salt Lake City, UT manufacturing facility. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety practices. Highlight safety risks and work with the Lead Technician and Supervisor to implement solutions to new risks.
• Perform routine maintenance on plastic injection molds in the press and on the bench
• Disassemble, visually inspecting, cleaning, organizing, and reassembling complex high cavitation tooling
• Ensure all equipment is working properly
• Shop awareness and cleanliness 
• Production circumstances may require working outside normal hours
• Participate in activities to ensure departmental compliance to all Federal, State, Local and Company regulatory requirements. 
• Work on special projects as they arise as directed
• Actively demonstrating support through interactions with solid communication skills, attitude, dedication, commitment, respect, pride and trust
• Electrical skills (testing/troubleshooting)
• Stoning/polishing mold components
• Understand torque settings
• Understanding between using Standard vs Metric
• Demonstrate machining skills (grinder, lathe, mill) 
• Measure/fitting stack heights
• Ability to set/time unwinds
• Fitting mold components 
• Hot Runner skills (clean, bake, wire)
• Ability to start working independently
• Ability to train/oversee new hires starting from Mold I and II
• Basic shop math skills
• Ability to use proper measurement techniques with (micrometer, calipers, dial indicator)
• Complete shop paperwork and documentation using correct terminology (FA, tool workorder)
• Follow all regulatory requirements e.g. Current Good Manufacturing and Documentation Practices
• Perform these and other duties as necessary or required, the inclusion of which will not alter the basic scope of the position 

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

• Having a mechanical aptitude 
• Knowledge and understanding of basic shop tools and hand tools
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and basic electrical systems
• Familiarity with high cavitation tools
• Prototype mold manufacturing and/or maintenance desired, but not required
• Knowledge and understand mechanics and terminology of a mold and their functions
• Knowledge and understand mechanics and terminology of an injection molding machine
• Knowledge and understanding of surface finish and how they are achieved
• Ability to read/understand 2D prints (part/tool)
• Understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and servo systems
• Understanding of Hot Runner systems

Education and Experience 

• Minimum of 3 years of tool repair and maintenance experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Previous injection molding or tooling experience is required

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age

Travel Requirements

• Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is expected to communicate both verbally and written.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment e.g. computers, tablets, touchscreens etc..
• Some aspects of this job will require tasks to be performed in a clean room environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Job duties may require working inside /outside injection molding machines and working on ladders. 
• Must be capable of lifting and moving up to 50lbs.
• Work schedule could change anytime per business needs.

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ICU Medical EEO Statement:

ICU Medical is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration for employment regardless of race, color, nationality or national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, or protected veteran status. 

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the employment selection process, please contact us at humanresources@icumed.com. We are committed to providing equal access and opportunities for all candidates.