Injection Molding Technician

Job Description

Job Description

The  Injection Molding Technician is   responsible for assisting with the operation of injection-molding machines to mold parts and components in compliance with customer specifications. Monitor injection molding machines as well as related equipment and supplies to ensure continued production of quality parts.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Machine Operations:

• Start-up, trouble shoot and shut-down of Injection Molding Machines and auxiliary equipment (robots, pumps, etc.).
• Inspection of parts according to control plan and work instructions.
• Daily preventive maintenance on production equipment (mold, injection molding machine, chiller, plastic pallets dryer, temperature control unit, vacuum pump), etc.
• Keep the assigned injection molding machine clean and organized under the 5S System.
• Report work (create and disposition labels and IQ-logs), scrap and rejects in the IT system.
• Analyze issues in process and give inputs for work orders for service and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Address safety issues immediately – people, equipment and work area.
• Including other duties assigned by your Supervisor/Manager from time to time.

Work Environment :

• Adhere to cleanliness standards and product safety guidelines, including machine cleaning assignments. Maintain a safe work environment by assuring conformance to policies and good practices. Address safety issues immediately – people, equipment and work area.

Additional Job Responsibilities

• Assist in Secondary Operations as needed (post-cure, sorting), etc.
• Assist in restocking the raw material (plastic pallet, master batch, silicone, silicone color, boxes, dividers, and trays), etc.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Mechanical aptitude and precision with the ability to learn and adapt.
• Must be punctual and reliable. High level attention to detail.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate in English
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Preferred Skills and Competencies:

• Five years’ experience working on injection molding ecosystems, preferably on Arburg presses and robots
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in English language.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical and mechanical operations.

Work Conditions/Other

• Ability to work in confined area with loud noise, extreme temperatures.
• Willingness to work in shift schedule and to accommodate additional work time as necessary.
• Ability to perform moderate lifting to up 50 pounds and physical tasks associate with heavy equipment, machinery, and production materials including operating forklifts.
• Ability to handle and grip small parts.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time (8+ hours)

SIMTEC is a leading, U.S.-based Extraordinary Solutions provider exclusively focused on the customized, serial production of Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR), LSR over-molded and 2-Shot (LSR/Thermoplastic) solutions, and Multi-Shot (LSR/Thermoplastic and Metal) injection molded components. As a technology driven company, since 2012, SIMTEC has been envisioning and manufacturing high precision, tight tolerance solutions for global innovative leaders in the automotive, life science, electronic, infant and personal care industries. SIMTEC Silicone Parts is ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO/TS 16949 certified, as well as cGMP compliant. The company is a proud member of the RICO GROUP.

Company Description

SIMTEC is a leading, U.S.-based Extraordinary Solutions provider exclusively focused on the customized, serial production of Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR), LSR over-molded and 2-Shot (LSR/Thermoplastic) solutions, and Multi-Shot (LSR/Thermoplastic and Metal) injection molded components. As a technology driven company, since 2012, SIMTEC has been envisioning and manufacturing high precision, tight tolerance solutions for global innovative leaders in the automotive, life science, electronic, infant and personal care industries. SIMTEC Silicone Parts is ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO/TS 16949 certified, as well as cGMP compliant. The company is a proud member of the RICO GROUP.