Injection Molding Process Technician

Job Title: Process Technician (Injection Molding)

Location: Anderson, SC

Shifts Available: 2 openings on 2nd shift (4pm-12:00am), 2 openings on 3rd shift (12am-8am)

Pay: $32.42/hr starting pay plus $.25 shift differential

Pay Schedule: 3 months in $33.09/hr, 12 months in $33.76/hr

Status of Hire: full-time, direct hire, hourly non-exempt

*$2500 sign on bonus eligibility*

*currently working 6 days/week*

Activities:

• Ensure the injection molding machines are set to the correct process parameters to produce quality, acceptable parts for production as set forth by the Process Engineers

• Troubleshoot injection machines, robots, material feed systems, and EOAT (End of Arm Tooling)

• Perform changeovers on Engel, Krauss Maffei, and Husky high-tonnage injection molding presses

• Troubleshoot Kuka and/or ABB robots and Piovan systems

• Ensure machines are running efficiently; monitoring equipment and acting as first line of maintenance to prevent machine downtime

Work experience requirements:

• Prior plastic injection mold processing experience in the automotive industry, setting of process parameters (temperatures, pressures, speeds), experience with both hot and cold runner systems, multi-cavity molds, high tonnage molds

• Experience performing mold changeovers and wearing safety equipment/harnesses

• Technical training in Scientific Molding or RJG, Paulson, etc. a plus

• 5 years’ minimum experience required with any of the following large tonnage injection molding presses: Engel, Krauss-Maffei, Husky, Van Dorn, HPM, Cincinnati Milacron, etc.

Education Requirements:

• Must have minimum High School Diploma / GED

• Must have a clear understanding of injection molding processes and how the equipment functions

• Must have basic computer skills

• Basic skills such as reading, writing, and math

• Must have good problem-solving skills

• Must have the ability to lift/carry up to 50lbs without assistance

• Must be able to bend, squat, and reach to achieve machine connections.

• Must be able to distinguish colors (mold and machine connections are color-coded)

• Must be able to wear a bump cap and or hard hat at all times while operating the overhead crane or while inside the Injection molding machines.

• Must be able to push/pull on all serviceable connections (water, electrical, and hydraulic)

• Must be able to move and or manipulate crane/mold lifting chains and hooks

• Must be able to handle a high stress and fast passed environment

• Must be able to work overtime to support vacation and call-out coverage

• Must be able to operate an overhead crane safely and proficiently

** Must be permanently authorized to work in the US for any employer regardless of visa transfer or sponsorship

** Must be able to pass a drug test and background check to be eligible for employment