Molding Technician

Position Summary

Responsible for Injection Molding machine processing and daily machine production requirements.

• Responsible for IM machine processing systems within appropriate process guidelines;
  Responsible for working with the shift to maximize production and provide general direction to packer and/or utility employees.
• Insures that the quality of all products produced meet the customer’s specifications; reviews daily production performance to ensure the department is meeting efficiency goals; serves as an example for housekeeping and safety standards.
• Responsible for troubleshooting all process‑related issues, mold set‑ups and other technical duties for the IM equipment; set parameters and standards for such molds.
• Responsible for the training of molding techs.
• Works with maintenance staff to provide equipment maintenance for mechanical issues to ensure they are corrected in a timely manner. Must be able to perform the duties of molding technicians.
• Must understand resin handling/unloading railcars. Complete all required process‑related paperwork. Analyze process for improvement and advise management of such findings.
• Other duties as requested by the Department Operations Manager or Shift Leader.

• Can verify quality of finished product (measure/visual to control plan) and properly react to problem.
• Understands and demonstrates proper safety procedures and is familiar with LOTO procedures for all equipment involved.
• Able to locate and understand all machine safeties.
• Ability to color change, make processing changes for quality defects, and make minor mechanical repairs.
• Demonstrates proper Daily PM compliance with all paperwork completed.
• 3 or more years experience in IM processing or other plastic processing.

• Manual Dexterity – the ability to quickly move hand, hand together with arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Mechanical aptitude – strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated knowledge of troubleshooting and basic mechanical repairs.
• Forklift certification – the ability to operate a forklift in a safe manner consistent with OSHA standards.
• Information ordering – the ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules.
• Near vision – the ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Extent flexibility – the ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Wrist‑finger speed – the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Multilimb coordination – the ability to coordinate two or more limbs while sitting, standing, or lying down.

• Ability to lift 30 pounds over head to total height of six feet.

12‑hour schedule. Schedule rotates as follows: two days on, two days off, three days on, two days off, etc. Flexibility for occasional overtime and call‑in work required.

• Reports directly to Shift Supervisor for scheduling, performance evaluation, and compensation assessment.
• Indirectly reports to Department Manager for product requirements, quality requirements, and overall departmental goals.

• Be a role model – no exceptions from safety absolutes and plant rules.
• If believe a task is unsafe, stop and request additional info.
• Take Two – THINK!!!, ASK!!!, KNOW!!!, safely EXECUTE.
• Take immediate action to address a safety hazard.
• Visible participation in pre‑shift meetings reiterating safety.
• Daily review housekeeping with focus on your areas.
• Conduct conversations with team members on safety.
• Respond to employee concerns with respect.
• Participate in EHS framework scoring and improvement plans.
• Do not communicate mixed messages.
• Reiterate that nothing is as important as safety.

• Medical, dental and vision plans.
• Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full‑time hourly employees, may vary by location.
• Company‑paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location.
• Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance, AD&D,…