Injection Molding Tooling Specialist (Plastics)

At medmix, our team is focused on a single mission, to provide innovative solutions that help millions of people live healthier and more confident lives. Join us to expand your career opportunities in a high growth business, where your unique skills are valued.  

We are looking for an Injection Molding Tooling Specialist to join us at medmix. This exciting opportunity will allow you use your skills to identify areas of improvement and propose recommendations to management. You will lead and drive the implementation of your recommendations and assess its impact to the business. If you are eager to learn, strive for personal development, are highly motivated and organized, and a great communicator, you can help us drive medmix to the next level.  

Job purpose

The Injection  Injection Molding Tooling Specialist is a hands-on position that maintains injection molding tools to produce high quality injection molded products. He is responsible for coordinating the molding tool cleaning and maintenance efforts on all injection molding tools and assisting in problem solving and continuous process improvements. This position also mentors and provides training to other molding tooling personnel.

Main accountabilities and tasks

1. Responsible for the operational readiness of injection molding tools and its peripherals (i.e. hot runner, cavity sensors, etc.).
2. Responsible for cleaning injection molding tools and maintaining/documenting mold history.
3. Responsible for managing the mold spare parts.
4. Ensure that quality specifications are met.
5. Demonstrated ability to disassemble and reassemble molding tools.
6. Clean, maintain and test molding tools and its peripherals for production readiness.
7. Support implementation of new injection molding tools and its peripherals.
8. Support troubleshooting activities of injection molding tools and its peripherals.
9. Independently carry out minor repairs and maintenance on the molding machines and peripherals.
10. Work with vendors to resolve tooling issues.
11. Maintain high quality standards through on-the-floor interaction with employees to ensure quality and accuracy in each step of the production process.
12. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to operators and other molding personnel.
13. Keep mold maintenance area and the entire production environment clean and organized.
14. Ensure that all business activities conform to local laws and regulations and are following company policies and procedures.
15. Ensure compliance with laws and regulations regarding environmental protection, fire prevention as well as occupational health and safety.

Work experience: 5 years in a injection molding manufacturing environment

Education: Technical degree and/or combination of education and work experience

Other:

1. Experience in injection molds for thermoplastics and peripherals, such as hot runner systems, cavity pressure monitoring, etc.
2. Self-starter must be able to work with little direction and with a high level of self-motivation
3. Strong written and verbal communication skills
4. Ability to work in an interruption-prone environment
5. Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) 
6. Strong TEAM mentality required
7. Quality orientation and high attention to detail
8. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
9. Commitment to workplace safety
10. Ability to work Independently
11. Must be able to work well with subordinates, peers and superiors in all departments
12. Must be able to work well with external contacts of the Company
13. Self-confident, trustworthy

Benefits we offer:

• An innovative, vibrant and agile culture 
• Growth opportunities in a globally successful and dynamic business on a growth trajectory
• Excellent employee benefits including
  • Up to three (3) weeks of paid time off beginning your first year
  • Twelve (12) company paid holidays per year
  • Medical, dental, vision, Life/AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • medmix Employee Savings Plan / 401k with 100% employer match up to 6% of your annual base salary
  • Eligible to receive additional non-elective 401k contributions on a quarterly basis
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Access to a wide range of discounts on shopping, entertainment and lifestyle
  • Years of Service Awards

medmix is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce.

93% of our employees would go above and beyond to deliver results – do you have the drive to succeed? Join us and boost your career, starting today!

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.