Injection Molding Technician

This Client develops, manufactures and distributes plastic high performance B2B packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical and specialty chemicals industry. The client is a GMP certified packaging company, headquartered in The Netherlands, and has been in operation for over 30 years. We employ nearly 140 people and have sales offices in 6 countries.

Our new production facility in Westminster SC will be the first outside The Netherlands and will focus on the production and distribution of extrusion blow molded and injection molded screw lid drums and pails for the pharmaceutical industry.

• Three extrusion blow molding machines for a wide range of products from approx. 1 to 30 gallons
• Three injection molding machines with press sizes from 300 to 1000 tons
• Automation and in-house assembly
• 100% functional testing of all products

As a Process Technician, you will be responsible for the processing (blow molding & injection molding) of molded products. You will be responsible for the scrap rates, efficiency, of the production facility on your shift. Your tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Assuring safe work practices including proper use and wear of personal protective equipment (safety glasses, etc.)
• Performing mold change overs & start ups
• Performing color changes when required by the schedule
• Perform general inspections of molded products based on Control Plan
• Perform process audit to validate proper equipment and process performance
• Non-Destructive and Destructive product testing
• Corrective Actions and Root Cause Analysis
• Utilizing 5S principles to ensure visual control (housekeeping standards)
• Participating in qualification and process optimization for each mold
• Performing other duties as necessary

• Must have Blow Molding and/or Injection Molding Experience
• 5+ years of experience in Plastics Processing (packaging or healthcare preferred)
• 2 years of continued technical education (associate degree)
• Fork Truck experience / certification
• Overhead crane experience / certification
• Proven results to drive a safety culture
• Strong understanding of molding machines and processes
• Ability to develop and maintain strong positive collaborative working relationships with interdepartmental team members, gaining the trust and ability to influence the other team members in working together toward
• Strong leadership skills, including consensus building, openness to new ideas, and the ability to motivate
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to simplify complex ideas and processes.
• Detailed-oriented and organized, with the ability to multitask and display consistent follow-through on tasks,