Mold Technician - Plastic Injection Molding

Mold Technician

Here at Westfall Technik, we pride ourselves on being a fast growing Plastic Injection Manufacturing Company in the USA and soon Globally. While many companies outsource their work, we believe in keeping our jobs in the US. We currently support over 1,100 employees across 11 facilities in the US, and we are still growing.

At our Wakefield, Michigan location, we invest in our people. Our overall success is largely contributed to our employees' skills and talents, that have been impactful and essential to the growth of our business. Here, you'll get the opportunity to test your knowledge and skills and become a critical player within Westfall. We want you to view your time at Westfall as an investment to your future.

We are currently seeking Mold Technician, with the below qualifications:

Schedule: Sunday- Thursday, 11:00pm- 7:00am

Professional Attributes

• Daily turnovers for effective communication with molding engineer when person is on site or thru detailed e-mail if face to face communication is not possible
• Responsible for training, coaching, and mentoring of new team members
• Material handling, mixing, drying, analysis, inventory & documentation
• Mold interface hookups, water, electrical, clamping, knockouts, sprue, misc. to the molding machines is complete, & documented
• Participate in sampling reviews as directed by molding engineer.
• Production molding run setup & startup
• Operate molding machines and all support equipment as necessary to complete production runs on designated shift as required.
• Maintain the system for tagging/cleaning/storage of all molds
• Maintain molding support equipment
• Maintain Raw material storage system
• Conduct Housekeeping as required
• Mold wipe downs and basic preventative maintenance
• Basic tool repair and pull and set tools on molds
• Press color changes and continuity
• Press hopper setup and repair
• Troubleshoot machine/process problems and correct in a timely manner
• Operate and diagnose IM machines and automated downstream equipment
• Ability to perform thorough quality checks and perform tasks with accuracy
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment
• Must be able to work efficiently in a fast paced and team environment
• Direct IP and assist in the training of new IP's
• Demonstrate leadership qualities
• Follow all policies and procedures
• Additional duties as assigned

Desired Skills and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Prior mold technician experience required
• Must demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude and experience
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Experience leading a team and training new employees

Essential Functions and Physical Demands

• 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
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear

What You'll Love About Us:

• Salary: $19- $24.00/hour (Based on education and experience) + $1.50 3rd shift differential
• 11 Paid Holidays, Sick Pay, Vacation Pay
• 401K, Plus Employer Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Sponsored Life and AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and More
• We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.