Molding Process Technician

Aerotek - Grandview, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Grandview, MO

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Molding Process Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining injection molding machines and industrial robots to produce plastic components according to specifications. This role involves planning and executing a sequence of operations, making critical decisions regarding machine operations, and training new technicians in the injection molding process.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily PM checklists on assigned machines
• Set-up machines, heater boxes, cooling systems, valve gate systems and robotics
• Set up molding processes using decoupled molding principles and developed process control limits
• Maintain quality parts by adjusting machine controls using decoupled molding principles
• Run samples of color, material or process as required
• Monitor machine parameters on Mattec system to ensure process compliance
• Drive forklift in/out of doors to move material, production and molds
• Enter production data in computer and analyze data
• Fill out charts and other reports and generate checklists
• Perform Molding Associate duties during 1st article inspection process
• Use adjustable measuring instruments such as micrometers and various gauges

Requirements

• Ability to plan and perform a sequence of operations
• Ability to make major decisions involving the running or stopping of molds and machines
• Knowledge of molding various plastic materials as well as hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical maintenance

Nice-to-haves

• Support training of new Molding Process Technician Trainees
• Assist in the development of trainees' understanding of internal processes and procedures

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Health advocacy
• Employee assistance programs
• 401(k) plan
• Employee discounts