Injection Molding Technician

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.

• 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

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

• Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.

o Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance

o Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options

o Live Well Wellness Program

o Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

o Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.

o 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan o Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&DD, Short-Term Disability

o Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

• Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want

o Identity…