Injection Molding Technician - 1st Shift - Bristol, RI

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

The Injection Molding Technician, 1st Shift, plays a critical role in delivering high-quality thermoplastic components by setting up, optimizing, and troubleshooting injection molding processes. This hands-on position helps drive production efficiency, product quality, and continuous improvement while partnering closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams.

The Injection Molding Technician, 1st Shift, plays a critical role in delivering high-quality thermoplastic components by setting up, optimizing, and troubleshooting injection molding processes. This hands-on position helps drive production efficiency, product quality, and continuous improvement while partnering closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams.

• Manufactures close tolerance plastic parts by setting up and operating an injection molding machine, while maintaining high safety standards, equipment, and all quality documentation.
• Set-Up and Run New Production Jobs when Scheduled.
• Ensure manufactured parts conform with all customer requirements through the completion of detailed inspection plans/reports.
• Runs production safely and consistently measuring all critical areas per sample lot size.
• Deburrs and bags all production in accordance with the router steps and stamps off operations before moving to the next operation.
• Maintains 5S work space before, during, and after each scheduled shift.

• Reads blueprint drawings and work orders to understand and meet customer specifications.
• Produces parts by following the work orders, blueprints, and programming folders.
• Sets up molds for each work cell and maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements following manufacturer's instructions.
• Maintains drawing specifications by observing process temperatures and injection pressures to detect non-conformances.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces.
• Calculates dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers, Vernier calipers, and optical comparator.
• Informs supervisors and team leads when machinery needs repairs.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with all company EH&S policies and procedures.
• Maintains work space before, during, and after each scheduled shift in accordance with 5S principles.
• Contribute to team effort by performing other supporting tasks as directed by the Shift Supervisor.
• Work in a manner that complies with all site policies and procedures, and actively demonstrates SG principles of conduct & action.

Required Skills & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED certificate
• Ability to read, understand and follow written materials including blueprint drawings, job orders, etc.
• 5+ years experience in thermoplastics processing.
• 5+ years prior experience in set-up and operation of injection molds and auxiliary equipment.
• Experience using inspection equipment and following quality procedures.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, good attendance and flexibility to work overtime as needed.
• Manual dexterity required to operate machinery and program equipment.
• Other job duties as assigned.
• Ability to read written materials and measuring instruments.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

Certain states require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates and provide the local pay range for this position, which is $24.00 to $34.00 per hour.

This hourly pay rate offered can vary depending on location, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to the hourly base pay rate, this position is eligible for periodic bonus payments/an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount can be up to 10% of hourly rate based on company and individual performance measures. The total annual target cash range (Hourly Pay Rate plus Bonus,…