Production and Industrial - Molding Process Technician

Injection Molding Process TechnicianDESCRIPTION:As part of our Laboratory Products Division, you'll be joining a team that provides virtually everything needed for laboratories across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, academia, biotechnology, and industrial research sectors. Our extensive product portfolio includes advanced analytical instruments, essential lab equipment, cold storage, and a wide range of consumables like reagents, chemicals, and labware.Discover Impactful Work:The Molding Setup Technician is responsible for setting up, adjusting, and maintaining molding machines to ensure efficient production of high-quality plastic parts. This role involves installing molds, troubleshooting process issues, and ensuring machines run safely and efficiently.A Day in the Life:Set up and start up various molding machines according to production schedulesInstall and remove molds, ensuring proper alignment and connectionsAdjust machine parameters (temperature, pressure, cycle time, etc.) for optimal performancePerform first-piece inspections to verify product qualityTroubleshoot molding and process issues to minimize downtimeMonitor machine performance and make necessary adjustments during productionPerform routine maintenance on molds and equipmentEnsure compliance with safety standards and company proceduresMaintain accurate production and setup documentationWork closely with quality, maintenance, and production teamsKeys to Success:High school diploma or GED requiredTechnical training in manufacturing, plastics, or a related field preferredExperience with injection molding machines and tooling required2+ years of injection molding setup or processing experience preferredKnowledge, Skills, AbilitiesStrong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skillsKnowledge of plastics materials and molding processesAbility to adjust and optimize machine settings for quality and efficiencyFamiliarity with robotics and automation systems preferred