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Performance Gear Systems
Injection Molding Process Technician
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What they do
A Molding or Casting Worker sets up and operates machines that are used to mold and cast metal or plastic parts and products.
$47,233 / year median in Illinois
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Injection Molding Process Technician Performance Gear Systems - 4.3 Plainfield, IL Job Details Full-time $23 - $30 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Computer operation Machine setup Chilled water HVAC systems Process improvement standards implementation ISO standards 5S Injection (injection molding) Mechanical drawings Dimensional measurements Quality assurance standard operating procedures 480V electrical equipment handling Desktop applications Industrial robotic systems Productivity software Plastics injection molding Manufacturing company experience Debugging Equipment adjustment (production tasks) Measurement (quality control) Full Job Description Job Summary The Molding Technician will set up and start injection molding machines, ensuring all processes are followed and reporting is completed. Responsibilities
- Implement and follow 5S program daily
- Ensure materials are moisture tested and logged on job startups
- Set up injection molding machines and process/debug existing molds
- Ensure molds have properly routed water to prevent hose damage
- Ensure all process monitors are on and tolerances are set correctly
- Answer alarms in a timely manner
- Record process changes on the Change Log
- Write MRO work order for molds, machines, pickers, robots that need work
- Meet productivity standards and strive to increase productivity
- Make independent decisions and recommend changes that affect quality/production process
- Identity and report nonconformities and initiate resolutions
- Communicate production issues to Production Manager/ Shift Supervisor- reviewing and special instructions, problems or issues that need to be addressed.
- Complete all labor reporting sheets for assembly work performed each day
- Perform testing of product, as necessary
- Collaborate with Quality Control and Engineering, as necessary
- Adhere to all company quality policies and procedures Physical Demands
- Required to stand for extended periods of time, up to 4 consecutive hours
- Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, twisting Frequent pushing, pulling and lifting, up to 55lbs Torqueing required, use of tools
- Frequent climbing, to address machines Requirements
- Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Proficient in metric and standard measurement systems
- Experience with injection molding equipment including, but not limited to, molding machines, chiller systems, thermolators, driers and grinders
- Experience with 120v-480v, single phase and three phase
- Experience running three (3) axis servo robots
- General PC knowledge, Microsoft Office applications
- Follow
ISO 9001
2015 established directives.- 3-5 years set up and processing experience in a manufacturing environment 2nd shift: 4:00pm - 12:30am
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$23.00 - $30.00 per hourBenefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insuranceExperience:
Plastics injection molding: 1 year (Required) Shift availability: Night Shift (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Health and Wellness Programs