Thermoplastics Molding Setup & Optimization Technician

Thermoplastics Molding Setup & Optimization Technician Are you the technician everyone calls when a press won’t cooperate, a cycle time creeps up, or a part drifts out of spec? Step into a role where your setup savvy and troubleshooting instincts keep production humming.

Why this role matters

Reduce cycle times and stabilize processes to deliver quality parts on schedule.

Bridge Operations and Engineering by executing trials for new molds and alternative materials.

Protect uptime by tackling issues fast and maintaining equipment readiness.

What you will tackle

End-to-end injection molding tasks: set-up, start-up, shutdown, troubleshooting, maintenance, and workflow management.

Execute the production plan, including timely mold and/or material changes; seek and implement cycle time reductions.

Perform process troubleshooting; set tooling and material parameters; inspect parts; and make adjustments to ensure conformity and quality.

Partner with Engineering on current/new molds for alternative material sampling and new product sampling.

Complete and verify documentation: start-up and in-process product inspection sheets, process monitoring logs, and changeover checklists.

Prepare auxiliary equipment before start-up: circulators, grinders, thermolators, hot runner controllers, material dryers, material loaders, etc.

Support other tasks consistent with the role as needed.

Must-haves

High school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of relevant experience.

Proven experience setting up and operating injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment, including robots.

Ability to diagnose process issues, perform minor repairs, manage quality, and sustain high machine uptime.

Basic English reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension.

Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word).Proficiency with measuring instruments: micrometers, vernier calipers, Acu-Gauge.

Blueprint reading and interpretation.

Master Molder certification preferred.

Physical & visual requirements

Potential exposure to radio frequencies that may be dangerous for individuals with a pacemaker—consult your doctor.

Ability to stand, walk, or sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands/arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk/hear; taste/smell.

Occasional lifting/moving up to 35 lbs.

Vision: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Pushing/pulling (assisted) up to 2 hrs/day (interruptive); lifting up to 35 lbs. up to 2 hrs/day (interruptive).Proficiencies Injection Molding Experience Blueprint Reading
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