Injection Mold Technician

Position

Injection Mold Technician

Research Triangle Park, NC

12 Months

40.00

1st Shift

Medical Device Company

Operations

Entry Level

Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders Only)

The Injection Mold Technician is responsible for all aspects of the injection mold including establishing injection mold processes, changing out molds, completing mold set‑ups and material drying, troubleshooting processes, mold operating, and maintenance of injection mold equipment.

• Perform and direct the mold and material changeovers
• Develop new mold processes for prototypes and production molds
• Assure that mold setup, changeovers, and housekeeping standards are met
• Ensure new job start-ups are correct, making any necessary adjustments
• Work with molding personnel to ensure molded parts meet expected requirements, and adjust if necessary
• Troubleshoot processing problems and work through issues
• Verify process parameters and implement changes
• Inspecting parts to ensure they meet specifics
• Stop mold samplings to correct any quality issues that may arise
• Review and inspect machines daily for maintenance issues and report to the maintenance department
• Follow all clean‑up and housekeeping procedures
• Comply with all safety, quality, and work rules and regulations
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary

• 2-5 years of previous injection molding process experience is required
• Proficient skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic are necessary
• Strong mechanical abilities & knowledge- preferably in the Plastics Industry, with experience in Injection Molding
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills candidate needs to be very detail-oriented
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Strong communication skills interacting with all levels of a company’s hierarchy

• 2-5 years of experience in a similar type of position working in the Plastics Industry; injection molding processes
• High School diploma is preferred
• College degree beneficial but not necessary
• RJG or Paulson Injection training is preferred
• Possibly consider any previous on‑the‑job training

• The candidate will be responsible for the initial mold start‑up and processing of prototypes and occasional production molds.
• The candidate will hang, and sample new molds and dry multiple materials as needed, they will make inputs for additional mold modifications.
• They will have the ability to debug and create mold processes with multiple injection materials from PP to PC’s.
• Operate and inspect new injection molding parts to our customer’s requirements.
• Conduct minor maintenance activities on assigned presses and molds as needed to keep equipment running and maintained.
• Have a thorough knowledge of the injection raw materials, process requirements, and product quality specifications to create process sheets.
• Keep machinery, work area, and floors neat and orderly and comply with client safety standards.
• Able to perform thorough product inspections and make appropriate decisions relative to product quality requirements.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team with limited supervision for completion.
• Must be familiar with relevant controlled documents (Work Instructions, Excel, Word software, and other required Forms, etc.).
• Must understand preventative maintenance task lists, and equipment manuals that pertain to the operation of all equipment in the TTL area.
• Prefer 1-2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment preferably injection molding presses (both electric & hydraulic).