Plastic Injection Molding Process Technician

JobsRUs is looking for a Direct Hire Plastic Injection Molding Process Technician for our client in Saukville, Wisconsin!

Pay rate between $22.00 and $32.00 per hour based on expereince.

In this hands-on role, you will install injection molds into molding machines, stage work centers with the equipment needed for production, and equip machines with the hardware required for each part. You will also start production processes using instructions provided by process engineering.

Duties & Responsibilities

Must be able to operate and set-up all molding machines, secondary equipment and auxiliary equipment.
2nd shift staring at 2 PM
Reading and interpretation of process set-up sheets.
Manipulation of machine controls to achieve desired parameters as detailed on the process set-up sheets.
Installation of molds in molding machines, observing all safeties related to the machines, molds, and co-workers.
Staging and set-up of secondary equipment including hot stampers, ultra-sonic welders, pressing machines, heat transfer machines, drill fixtures, etc.
Analytical problem-solving including diagnosis of root causes and appropriate fixes.
Responsible for productive cycle times and to communicate non-productive processes to shift supervisor.
Must understand job quality requirements on all production parts.
Responsible for ensuring the press and area surrounding is wiped down and cleaned during and after each set-up.
Must ensure documentation has been completed such as molding process sheets, Tooling Evaluation Form, set-up check list, mold tags, production reports and maintenance request.
Will be responsible for entering data into IQMS for operator and production counts.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience in injection molding setups/processing.
Apprenticeship and/or specialized training a plus
Must have basic mechanical abilities to handle injection molds including their installation in the molding machine.
Must have an understanding of the cause-and-effect relationships between process conditions and the interaction that causes these conditions.
Able to read and follow written instructions as well as be able to clearly follow oral instructions
Able to work with minimal supervision
Must be self-motivated and show enthusiasm
Must be reliable and dependable