Mold Technician

Mold Technician

The Mold Technician is responsible for setting up, starting, monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing injection molding processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role works independently to maintain process stability, improve cycle times, reduce scrap, and support continuous improvement initiatives while serving as a technical resource for operators and production teams.

• Set up, start up, and shut down injection molding machines and associated equipment according to established procedures and process parameters.
• Monitor injection molding processes to ensure consistent part quality, process stability, and adherence to production standards.
• Troubleshoot molding issues, including part defects, process deviations, and equipment malfunctions, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Optimize molding processes to improve cycle times, reduce scrap, and enhance overall process capability and efficiency.
• Perform mold setup, changeovers, and adjustments, including installation, alignment, and removal of molds and related tooling.
• Use hand tools and mechanical skills to perform routine adjustments, minor repairs, and preventive maintenance on molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, part drawings, tooling prints, and engineering change notices (ECNs) to ensure correct setup and production.
• Support and utilize preventive maintenance practices to maintain equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Collaborate with production, quality, engineering, and maintenance teams to support continuous improvement and problem-solving activities.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) concepts to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Lead or participate in root cause analysis using tools such as 5-Why and structured corrective action reports to resolve recurring issues.
• Establish, document, and maintain robust process windows and standard operating conditions for injection molding processes.
• Use Statistical Process Control (SPC) and process capability studies (Cp/Cpk) to monitor and improve process performance.
• Support automated molding cells, robotics, and vision inspection systems, including basic troubleshooting and optimization.
• Assist with process validation studies and Mold Flow analysis reviews to ensure robust and capable molding processes.
• Train and mentor operators, setup technicians, and junior process technicians on proper molding practices, setup procedures, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Support 24/7 manufacturing operations by providing technical leadership and guidance during off-shift production issues as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and best practices when handling molds, operating equipment, and working with forklifts, overhead cranes, and mold-handling devices.

• Hands-on experience with injection molding machines, molds, and molding processes, including setup, startup, and optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot injection molding issues and perform basic maintenance and repair on molding equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience using hand tools for machine setup, mold setup, and equipment adjustments.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, part drawings, tooling prints, and engineering change notices (ECNs).
• Experience with mold setup, mold setting, and mold handling in a production environment.
• Familiarity with blow molding and blow mold equipment is beneficial for broader molding operations.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices for molding machines and related equipment.
• Experience working with PLCs in relation to molding machine controls and automation.
• Understanding of production environments, including CNC or automated equipment, and the ability to support high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical process-related issues.
• Proficiency with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and process capability studies (Cp/Cpk) to monitor and improve process performance.
• Ability to establish and document robust process windows and standard operating conditions for molding processes.
• Strong understanding of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to lead root cause analysis using structured problem-solving tools and implement corrective actions.
• Capability to support 24/7 manufacturing operations and provide technical guidance during off-shift production issues.

You will join a manufacturing environment that values technical expertise, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. The organization emphasizes process excellence, data-driven decision-making, and lean principles, giving you the opportunity to directly influence quality, efficiency, and productivity. You will have the chance to work with advanced molding technologies, automation, and precision applications while developing your skills through exposure to complex processes and standards.

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