Molding Technician

Job Description

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses (https://www.idexcorp.com/our-businesses/business-segments/) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

Job Summary

As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for reading, writing, and utilizing process Setup Sheets to mold quality parts to specific print specifications. A critical aspect of this role involves troubleshooting and correcting any plastic injection mold processing problems to ensure continuous, high-quality production.

Primary Responsibilities

• Meet all requirements of a Molding Technician.
• Read, write, and use process Setup Sheets effectively.
• Ensure the setup and parameters of Injection Molding Machines, Inco Heaters, DME Heaters, Barrels, Screws, etc., are all in working condition and set to proper specification to make quality parts.
• Detect any manual machine malfunctions or product defects, adjusting parameters as necessary to maintain quality.
• Complete first-off-last-off documents accurately.
• Ensure all auxiliary equipment is set to the correct settings per the baselines, and proficiently troubleshoot and correct any plastic injection mold processing problems.
• Maintain best operating parameters for the scheduled tool and make necessary adjustments. Follow proper deviation process if parameters are adjusted outside tolerance.
• Monitor tool cleanliness and ensure tool cleaning is conducted as required to prevent production issues.
• Ability to perform startup and shutdown of injection molding machines and diagnose any issues that arise during the process.
• Follow all work instructions meticulously.
• Maintain good and continuous communication with your Supervisor and Molding Technician peers.
• Be a positive and productive contributor to the team environment.
• Actively monitor molding injection presses to ensure machines stay running to full capacity during scheduled operation and are consistently producing good quality products.
• Identify opportunities for any process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Other duties as assigned to support operational needs.

Requirements

• Must have a good attitude and be a team player.
• Must be able to work independently and follow directions precisely.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Must have good attendance and punctuality.
• Must be willing to work overtime as required by production schedules.
• Must have basic computer skills, including proficiency in Excel, Access, and Email.
• Must be able to comprehend simple and moderately complex instructions.
• Adhere to all Safety Procedures and protocols diligently.

Physical Demands

• The ability to stand for long periods of time, bend, crouch, and climb to various heights.
• The ability to wear a safety harness and any other fall protection required for specific tasks.
• The ability to lift up to 50lbs repeatedly and safely.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Demonstrated experience working with hand tools.
• Demonstrated experience performing basic electrical wiring.
• Two years of injection molding processing experience.
• One year of Injection Molding setup of Mold bases and extremities.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.

Compensation & Benefits

• Wage Level Increases:
  • Move up 1 Wage Level = 3% increase or to minimum of Wage Level (whichever is greater).
  • Move up 2+ Wage Levels = 5% increase or to minimum of Wage Level (whichever is greater).
• Wage Level Decreases:
  • Move down a Wage Level = Loss of one half of your last promotional increase.
• Shift Differential: A shift differential of $1.50 applies to this position.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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Job Family: Operations
Business Unit: Banjo