Injection Molding Process Technician - 3rd Shift (10pm - 6:30am)
Johnson Electric, United States
Job Description
The Injection Molding Process Technician will support molding in safely setting molds to produce quality parts on time to our customer.
- Setup and monitor operations of molds and the processing of plastics parts to meet customer requirements.
- Follow all safety policies and procedures
- Pull molds from the machine and set the new molds safely using overhead cranes
- Perform job changeover by removing and storing tools and auxiliary equipment to prepare machines for next production run.
- Ensure that the correct mold and materials are being used
- Make all necessary hydraulic, water and electrical connections
- Start up the machine and to ensure that the parts are inspected
- Make needed process adjustments to get the parts to proper specifications
- Fill out the proper paperwork for the previous mold and for the new mold
- Record the latest process settings
- Keep machines running during the shift, by trouble shooting problems as they arise
- Communicate any work that needs to be done with the proper department
- Responsible for material movement, both raw and finished product
- Investigate malfunction of machines, equipment, and processes and take appropriate corrective action
- Implement and/or assist with improvements in the operation of injection presses, material handling, part containment and tooling
Requirements
- Follow Safety Rules and Procedures: Company Safety Policy, PPE Policy, Hazardous Material Policy, Blood Born Pathogen Policy, (Complete Safety Review during orientation).
- Work overtime if needed to meet production orders.
- Immediately report safety issues.
- Maintain and follow 6S Principles
Qualifications:
- Minimum High School Degree
- Associate degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school, preferred
- 3 to 4-year minimum related experience; preferable Injection Molding Facility
- Prior experience in Injection Molding and Plastics Processing
- Capable of physical mobility including walking, sitting, bending, twisting, standing, pushing, pulling and lifting (up to 50 pounds periodically).Capable of visual acuity to include distinguishing color variation and detecting defects.
- Able to work safely in a production environment
- Able to operate injection molding machines, robots, fork lift and overhead crane
- Problem solving skills
- Technically and mechanically inclined
- Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic systems and fluid power
- Oral Communication Skills amp; Written Communication Skills amp; Reading Skills amp; Math Skill
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
Benefits:
JE offers talented employees exceptional opportunities to learn and grow professionally with rewarding careers. We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, prescription plan, vision, disability coverage, life insurance coverage, 401K match, and holiday/vacation benefits.
About Us:
Johnson Electric is a global leader in motion products, control systems and flexible interconnects. We serve a broad range of industries including automotive, building automation and security, business machines, defense and aerospace, food and beverage, home technologies, HVAC, industrial equipment, medical devices, personal care, power equipment and power tools.
Established in 1959, Johnson Electric ships its products to more than 30 countries for use in hundreds of different product applications. Innovation and product design centers are located in Hong Kong, China, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Israel, France, Canada, UK and USA. We employ more than 40,000 employees and subcontract workers in over 23 countries.