Plastic Injection Mold Setup Technicians (Full-Time)

Starting at $15–$30 Per Hour DOE

As a Plastic Injection Mold Setup Technician with Augustine Plastics, Inc. (API), you will use your mechanical and machinery experience, and 1–2 years of plastic injection molding experience (preferred), 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 Plastic Injection Mold Setup Technician works a consistent schedule Monday to Friday, 2nd Shift 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm, or 3rd Shift 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, 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:

Strong knowledge of machinery and equipment
Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills
Ability to lift a minimum of 55 lbs.
Ability to use hoists to maneuver and set up tooling weights of up to approximately 15,000 lbs.
Strong attention to detail
Negative Panel Drug Test

Preferred Qualifications:

Plastic injection molding experience
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 preferred
1–2 years of plastics molding experience preferred
Willing to train the right candidate with mechanical and machinery experience

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