Plastic Injection Mold Setup Technicians, 2nd Shift or 3rd Shift (Full-Time)

$17–$30 Per Hour

As a Plastic Injection Mold Setup Technician with Augustine Plastics, Inc. (API), you will use your mechanical and machinery experience, and 2–3 years of plastic injection molding experience to play a key role in the production of plastic parts and components for a wide array of industries including Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Medical, Water/Wastewater Treatment, and more. The Injection Mold Setup Technician will work Monday to Friday, 2nd Shift 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm or 3rd Shift 10:00 pm to 6:00 am (TBD) with shift premium pay. API offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Follow Work Instructions to set up, start up, and maintain injection molding equipment and machinery and install and remove molds.
Maintain optimum molding processes, perform material handling/storage, and other miscellaneous jobs.
Evaluate parts per Molding and Finishing Guidelines.
Release parts for molding via check-off documentation.
Enter required information on IQMS RTStation operator panel.
Hook hoist to mold as well as lift mold from presses.
Maintain inventory.
Maintain setup records.
Recommend parts and accessories that need to be ordered.
Provide operator training as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Plastic injection molding experience
Strong knowledge of machinery and equipment
Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills
Manufacturing experience
Heavy lifting
Ability to use hoists or overhead cranes to maneuver and set up tooling weights of up to approximately 15,000 lbs.
Strong attention to detail
Negative Panel Drug Test

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of the following machinery and equipment preferred: Conair® Silo, hot stampers, ultrasonic welders, control systems, chiller, robots, forklift, scales, building hydraulic hose, building water hose, hopper loaders, parts separator, dryers, new molds, and miscellaneous equipment
Experience with multimeters, air tools, hand tools, power tools, test equipment, gauges, scales, gantries, and hoists
Experience with ERP/MRP software
Valid forklift operator’s license

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalency (GED) required
Plastics Technologist Certification or Associate degree in Plastics Technology highly preferred
Minimum of 2–3 years of plastics molding experience highly preferred
Willing to train the right candidate with extensive mechanical and machinery experience

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