Plastic Injection Molding Technician

Plastic Injection Molding Technician Buffalo, NY Job Details Full-time $22 - $25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Defect detection (quality control) Finished product defect inspection Machine operation Dimensional inspection 5S Mid-level Improving operational efficiency Industrial equipment troubleshooting 3 years Dimensional measurements Electrical experience Continuous improvement Injection molding Trade school Quality standards in production Cleanroom Mechanical troubleshooting Measurement (quality control) Full Job Description At Caplugs, we work to identify and develop talent, continuously focusing on innovation, learning and improvement to deliver on our promise to be the product protection partner our customers need to solve their challenges. Are you ready to be a part of our team?

We offer a clean working environment, weekly pay and opportunities to grow your career. Hiring immediately & Competitive pay!! If you have Injection molding experience...let's talk.

SUMMARY :

Responsible for installation and removal of molds. Performs trouble shooting and molding machine start ups to prescribed production standards. Performs inspections and compares products to Quality Control Standards by performing the following duties.

Shift Availability:

Overnight shift 7pm-7am on a 3-3-4 day schedule

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

• Verify product quality from the onset of a production run by following the first piece inspection procedure on all new start-ups. Responsible for trouble shooting machine problems as identified by the machine inspector/operator and adjusting machine parameters.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient installation and removal of full molds and plates in the injection molding machinery.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of molding machinery, electronic scales and various measuring instruments.
• Responsible for the visual and dimensional inspection of parts as well as updating logs in order to ensure quality of the finished product.
• Responsible for various process improvement procedures including purging cylinders, reheating machines and eliminating scrap.
• Responsible to repair mold water leaks and inspect mold electrical connections to insure proper function and safe operation.
• Occasionally required to run Molding Experimental Orders and distribute product samples per instructions.
• Maintain accurate daily shift change logs.
• Required to become cleanroom certified and maintain certification.
• Responsible for productivity and efficiency of molding production by maintaining proper machine cycle, part containment and cavitation.
• Responsible for entering Mattec data including startup scrap and downtime.
• Originate, support and maintain all 5S activities throughout the molding floor.
• Responsible to fill in as molding operators, material handlers, perform any other capable and reasonable function at the request of supervision.

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

Certificate or degree from college or technical school; or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must successfully complete any/all in-house molding training certifications.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)? How many years of injection molding experience do you have? At what company did you gain experience in Injection molding? (this job information is required to be included on your resume)

Experience:

Plastics injection molding technician: 2 years (Required) Shift availability: Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location:

In person