Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Scientific Molding RJG or Injection Molding course work. 2+ years of performing similar molding responsibilities (over 5 preferred) : set up mold, cycle time, programming - with automotive molding experience preferred - but not required Technical experience in plastic injection molding Experience maintaining auxiliary equipment Setups and changeovers. Hands-on, fast-paced environment

Knowledge:

Knowledge of process troubleshooting using scientific molding methods i.e. RJG is preferred Knowledge of auxiliary equipment - hydraulics, mold temperature controllers, hot runner controllers, sprue pickers, robots.

Main Tasks:

Setup and troubleshooting of injection molding machines Maintain flow and quality of parts being produced Communicate process changes with the team Prepare equipment for opening/shutdown ensuring heat and auxiliary equipment are properly adjusted Assist with installation of dies according to specs using clamps, bolts, and hand tools Set up and implement pre- and post-molding auxiliary equipment Set up new orders and get parts running to print. Responsible for changeovers and tooling cleanouts and storage and mold changes. Set up new product runs and do trials. Startups and shut downs as well as troubleshooting. Continuous improvement in your area. Monitor the bottle production line and assure continuous flow of bottles throughout production.