Injection Molding Specialist

Job Description

The Injection Molding Specialist is responsible for assisting with the operation of injection-molding machines to mold parts and components in compliance with customer specifications. Monitor injection molding machines as well as related equipment and supplies to ensure continued production of quality parts.

Responsibilities:

• Start-up, trouble shoot and shutdown of Injection Molding Machines and auxiliary equipment (robots, pumps, etc.).

• Inspection of parts according to control plan and work instructions.

• Daily preventive maintenance on production equipment (mold, injection molding machine, chiller, plastic pallets dryer, temperature control unit, vacuum pump), etc.

• Keep the assigned injection molding machine clean and organized under the 5S System.

• Report work (create and disposition labels and IQ-logs), scrap and rejects in the IT system.

• Analyze issues in process and give inputs for work orders for service and maintenance of tools and equipment.

• Address safety issues immediately – people, equipment and work area.

• Including other duties assigned by your Supervisor/Manager from time to time.

• Assist in Secondary Operations as needed (post-cure, sorting), etc.

• Assist in restocking the raw material (plastic pallet, master batch, silicone, silicone color, boxes, dividers, and trays), etc.

Competencies and Educational Requirements

Communication skills: Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

Judgment and Decision Making: Semi-routine work requiring some improvisation on isolated problems. Receives direction for assignments and general methods of execution, with periodic review of assignments.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work Environment

Adhere to cleanliness standards and product safety guidelines, including machine cleaning assignments. Maintain a safe work environment by assuring conformance to policies and good practices. Address safety issues immediately – people, equipment and work area.