Injection Molding Technician Position Available In Polk, Florida

Injection Molding Technician SteriPack Group – 3.4 Lakeland, FL Job Details Full-time $18 – $20 an hour 14 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Technical product management within manufacturing Teamwork Tooling Process improvement Mid-level Manual packaging High school diploma or GED Injection molding Geometry Diagnostic testing Troubleshooting manuals Blueprint reading Organizational skills Cleanroom Computer skills Mathematical aptitude Algebra Manufacturing Plastics injection molding Communication skills Mechanical knowledge Lean manufacturing Full Job Description Job Overview To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Strong mechanical aptitude and experience. Technically orientated and knowledgeable in manufacturing systems. Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in computer programs.

Primary Responsibilities Tool Setter:

A Tool setter is an individual who efficiently and safely takes out and installs molds into the appropriate machine for processing of plastic components. This includes color changes and supporting the Lead.

• Confers with Supervisor to determine molds to be changed and discuss priorities and set up instructions. Must assure that all Lock Out / Tag Out and all safety PPE is followed at all times. Must be able to work assigned overtime to cover all customer demands as assigned. Complete all change over sheets and all paperwork that applies to various stages of production.
• Complete required documentation relating to business or regulatory requirements.
• At the end of production run, cleans molds by using a mold safe spray to prevent corrosion.
• Removes and re-installs all corresponding secondary equipment related to mold set up.
• Executed the preventive maintenance in the Tools.
• Troubleshoots to correct technical and process problems.

Participate in the development and implementation of all line improvements. Efficiently and safely incorporate SMED into all tool changes Once the new Mold is installed verify that the new program or Set-Up is loaded and all functions like Ejector stroke and distance, Machine Nozzle, and E.O.A.T. (end of arm tooling) are installed and functioning properly. (If the job requires E.O.A.T.) Once Tool change is complete, before starting the machine verify the material is drying at the proper temp. and est. time for dry material is written on dry erase sheet on the dryer.

• Assists on all product and process improvement projects carrying out necessary calculations in modifying generating blueprints.
• Develop and maintain relationships with other departments to enable achievement of engineering objectives.
• Liaise with vendors and department supervisors on an on-going basis, taking appropriate action in their support as required.
• Maintains good housekeeping, good work procedures, safety standards and adheres to company policy in relation to wearing protective equipment.
• Follow rules that apply to clean room.

Education / Skills

Preferred

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Reading and understanding technical processes check list and diagrams.
• Good teamwork skills.
• Working knowledge of Injection Molding Set-up process and plastic processing in Injection Molding.
• Ability to learn basic functions in QAD.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Lean manufacturing and continual process improvement experience.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to push or pull bins and carts, stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
• You must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to fifteen (15) pounds. With the correct equipment, lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. With the correct equipment, occasionally lift and/or move more than one hundred (100) pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work is performed in an

ISO 13485

clean room.

• Dress code per Gowning SOP.

Join us in our mission to make a positive impact on healthcare through innovation and excellence in manufacturing. If you are a motivated professional with a passion for bid management and a desire to thrive in a dynamic and rewarding environment, we want to hear from you!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 – $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person