Available Jobs in Injection Molding

A leader in designing and manufacturing electrical connection components for the fiber optic cable industry, located in Fort Worth, TX, is currently seeking an innovative individual that demonstrates significant ingenuity in problem solving and processing for the position of third shift Plastic Injection Molding Technician. The Process Technician will support injection molding process development, process improvement and operator training.

The Injection Molding Process Technician is responsible for the complete set-up, change over, adjustment, and troubleshooting of mold tooling in plant injection molding machines, as well as related auxiliary equipment. This position is responsible for debugging new mold tools, establishing molding process parameters, and reviewing existing jobs for process improvements, as well as, acting as a resource to other departmental personnel in troubleshooting problem molding jobs. In addition, the Injection Molding Process Technician will assist with automation, developing robotic path motions, testing procedures, and documenting results.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required. Technical college or college training/degree in related plastics manufacturing or engineering program preferred.
• Prior experience setting up and troubleshooting plastic injection molding machines in a precision production molding environment required (3+ years desired).
• Previous experience with insert micro injection molding applications and automation/robotics a plus.
• Experience with Toyo or other electric injection molding machinery preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem solving skills, and ability to visualize spatially in three dimensions.
• Must be willing to develop a working knowledge of ISO/TS procedures and Statistical Process Control (SPC) in an ISO certified facility.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, with an ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and other employees at all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to operate production machinery as needed.

In addition to an hourly rate between $25 and $30 per hour the company offers competitive

A company manufacturing custom plastic injection molded; medical, optical, electronic, and other electro-mechanical plastic parts wants to hire a Maintenance Mechanic to maintain plastic injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment and support mold maintenance.

Maintenance Mechanic responsibilities include:

Ensuring all work is carried out safely and without injury.
Executing corrective actions for non-conformance related to production equipment and plant utilities.
Performing Electro/Mechanical trouble shooting.
Providing support to the maintenance/tooling department as required.
Coordinating contractor support as necessary.
Performing maintenance and repairs on the following equipment: Injection molding machines, molds, downstream support equipment, and plant utilities.

Requisite Skills:

Competent in several of the following areas: windows based programs, blueprint reading, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical principles, basic plumbing and welding.
General electrical code, PLC, electrical controls.
Ability to operate machine shop equipment and metal fabrication equipment.

Education:

Technical college diploma in related field or Industrial Trade License is preferred but a High School Graduate with the requisite skills will be considered.

Job Type: Full-time days

In addition to a hourly rate in the $24 to $30 range the company offers competitive benefits and relocation assistance, if required.

Salary: $24.00 to $30.00 /hour

A custom plastic injection molding is searching for a Hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead the plant maintenance department. The Maintenance Supervisorreports to the Plant Manager and must have the proven ability to meet and/or achieve the following requirements:

Maintenance Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Leading maintenance/tooling technicians and directs all related personnel actions including; ensuring that all work undertaken or supervised is carried out safely and without injuries.
• Initiating corrective action for non-conformances related to equipment and plant utilities
• Managing, optimizing and maintaining injection molding machines, downstream equipment and plant utilities to peak production levels to including defining effective inventory of spare parts
• Providing safety analysis of new & modified equipment/system
• Inputting new equipment into a Preventive Maintenance (PM) Program and leading and performing the preventive maintenance.
• Assisting in design/sourcing equipment and methods of manufacturing based on customer and plant need
• Developing and maintaining a Preventive Maintenance program for all production equipment, plant utilities and injection molding equipment
• Leading maintenance activities in a manner that achieves the plant’s goals
• Approving, sourcing and purchasing spare parts within the departments’ fiscal budget
• Optimizing manufacturing systems and plant infrastructure
• Advising and supporting the plant staff on mechanical, electrical, process and correcting customer issues

Education

·       Technical College Degree, Technical school graduate, or a High School Diploma with equivalent hands-on manufacturing management or supervisory experience

Skills

• Ability to lead and perform plastic injection molding equipment maintenance
• Planning and Organizing maintenance activities with an attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of PLC and integrated manufacturing systems
• Working knowledge of Electric/ Electronic/ Pneumatics/ Hydraulic/ Plant Utility System
• Microsoft office to include Excel, PowerPoint, Project

Experience

• Five year’s minimum experience performing and leading plastic injection molding manufacturing maintenance
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years in a manufacturing maintenance or technical related position
• Working knowledge of a software based maintenance management systems
• Scientific Molding training would be a big plus.

In addition to an hourly rate in the $29 to $32 range, the company offers competitive benefits, and relocation assistance.

A custom injection molding company is currently seeking an innovative individual that demonstrates significant ingenuity in problem solving and processing for the position of Plastic Injection Molding Process Engineer. The Process Engineer will support injection molding process development, process improvement and operator training.

The Injection Molding Process Engineer is responsible for the complete set-up, change over, adjustment, and troubleshooting of mold tooling in plant injection molding machines, as well as related auxiliary equipment. This position is responsible for debugging new mold tools, establishing molding process parameters, and reviewing existing jobs for process improvements, as well as, acting as a resource to other departmental personnel in troubleshooting problem molding jobs. In addition, the Injection Molding Process Engineer will assist with automation, developing robotic path motions, testing procedures, and documenting results.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required. Technical college or college training/degree in related plastics manufacturing or engineering program preferred.
• Plastic Injection Molding Scientific Molding Training and Certification would be a huge plus.
• Prior experience setting up and troubleshooting plastic injection molding machines in a production molding environment required (3+ years desired).
• Previous experience with insert micro injection molding applications and automation/robotics a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem solving skills, and ability to visualize spatially in three dimensions.
• Must possess solid oral and written communication skills, with an ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and other employees at all levels of the organization.Willingness to operate production machinery as needed.

In addition to competitive benefits, the company offers an annual salary in the $90,000 to $120,000 range.

A manufacturer of plastic injection molded plastic closures is searching for a Process Technician to work a 12 hour first shift.

The key responsibilities for the Process Technician are:

• Ensuring that all work undertaken or supervised is carried out safely and without injury
• Ensuring that all food safety issues are reported to the appropriate manager or supervisor
• Initiating corrective action for non-conformance’s related to injection and vision system processes.
• Operating: injection molding machines, vision systems, down-stream equipment, and material feed equipment
• Assisting with the start-up of new equipment: developing process parameters and implement operator training plan
• Monitoring critical process parameters on the injection machines, vision systems, color feeders, color blenders and secondary systems to include scheduled process and equipment audits
• Establishing optimum calculated alarm parameters around the baseline process.
• Leading role in advanced process analysis: identifying process improvements that result in cost savings, improved part quality, and improvement of related KPI’s
• Conducting process related training for operators
• Liaising with outside suppliers, machine manufacturers, and management.
• Executing sample requests issued and process related activities focused on identifying root cause
• Participating in mold and product design/drawing/process reviews when required
• Auditing box counts and vision system to verify that the equipment is working correctly.

Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Effective organizational skills with an attention to detail
• Advanced injection molding knowledge related to troubleshooting and resin behavior
• Advanced problem-solving skills focused on root cause analysis and lessons learned
• Working knowledge of basic hydraulic/electric/pneumatic/vision systems
• Ability to lift 35 pounds unassisted and work standing for 12 hours
• Effective time management skills

Experience

• 5 years of experience with processing injection mold machines and secondary equipment
• Process design and mold qualifications preferred
• Formal plastic process training such as scientific molding, Paulson or equivalent preferred
• ISO or similar quality system and SQF or similar food safety system

Education

Degree or technical certification preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $28.00 to $31.00 /hour

A company manufacturing consumer plastic packaging products is searching for a Plastic Mold Maintenance Technicians to polish, maintain and repair plastic molds. Currently, an opening exists on each of the three shifts.

Maintenance Technician Responsibilities Include:
•Performing mold repair work on cavities and cores due to damage or wear.
•Noting any changes to molds, inserts, parts, etc.
•Documenting work and keep accurate records.Dissembling and assembling molds, analyzing and solving basic mold problems including flashing conditions, galling, venting, cooling problems, etc.
•Assembling, repairing, inspecting, cleaning and polishing molds using skill and care while handling and polishing critical surfaces.Laying out, fabricating and assembling metalworking dies, molds, and machine tool fixtures by analyzing blueprints, sketches, models and engineering or shop specification.
•Using a variety of machinist’s hand tools and precision measuring instruments. Sets up and operates lathes, milling machines, electrical discharge machines, surface and cylindrical grinders.
•Interpreting drawings, evaluating machining methods on assignments and occasionally instructing other toolmakers and apprentices in the operation and setup of tool room equipment.
•Computing dimensions; determining machining and material or parts required. Perform precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions. Solving problems relating to unusual material, work-holding arrangements, machine settings, fabrication methods, and production processes.

In addition to a hourly salary in the $24 to $30 range, the company offers; standard medical, dental and vision first of the month following 30 days of employment. tuition reimbursement, PTO, 401k, profit sharing, a employee stock option purchase program, Profit Sharing after 1 year of continued employment, and relocation assistance.

Requirements

•Minimum of 3 years experience in the injection molding industry.

•Prior background in plastic injection mold maintenance, repair and troubleshooting.

•CNC experience would be a real plus.

Description

A rapidly growing plastics injection molding manufacturing company is searching for three Process Technicians to establish plastic injection molding processes, develop them, train operators and process technicians and monitoring them with data, find opportunities for improvement, and be able to:

• Operate and set-up: injection molding machines, vision systems, down-stream equipment, and material feed equipment
• Assist with the start-up of new equipment by developing process parameters.
• Develop Operator training plans and train Operators and Process Technicians.
• Monitor critical process parameters on the injection machines and secondary systems

• Establish optimum calculated alarm parameters around the baseline process
• Conduct process related training for operators
• Work with outside suppliers, machine manufacturers, and company management
• Execute sample requests issued and process related activities focused on identifying root cause
• Participate in mold and product design/drawing reviews when required

• Advanced process analysis: identifying process improvements that result in cost savings, improved part quality, and improvement of related KPI’s
• Lead role in implementing process improvements that result in cost savings and improved quality

• Assume a key role in the PFMEA Process when required

The Process technicians will work a 12 hour day or night shift position (2 days on, followed by 3 days off, followed by 3 days on, followed by 2 days off, etc.).

In addition to a hourly pay rate in the $26 to $28 per hour range, the company offers a very competitive health care package, a 401k with matching after 6 months, relocation assistance and first shift

Position Requirements

Description

A company manufacturing consumer plastic packaging products is searching for Plastic Mold Repair Technicians to polish, maintain and repair plastic molds on first and second shifts.

Mold Repair Technician Responsibilities Include:

• Performing mold repair work on cavities and cores due to damage or wear.
• Noting any changes to molds, inserts, parts, etc.
• Documenting work and keep accurate records.Dissembling and assembling molds, analyzing and solving basic mold problems including flashing conditions, galling, venting, cooling problems, etc.
• Assembling, repairing, inspecting, cleaning and polishing molds using skill and care while handling and polishing critical surfaces.Laying out, fabricating and assembling metalworking dies, molds, and machine tool fixtures by analyzing blueprints, sketches, models and engineering or shop specification.
• Using a variety of machinist’s hand tools and precision measuring instruments. Sets up and operates lathes, milling machines, electrical discharge machines, surface and cylindrical grinders.
• Interpreting drawings, evaluating machining methods on assignments and occasionally instructing other toolmakers and apprentices in the operation and setup of tool room equipment.
• Computing dimensions; determining machining and material or parts required. Perform precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions. Solving problems relating to unusual material, work-holding arrangements, machine settings, fabrication methods, and production processes.

In addition to a hourly rate between $23 and $26, the company offers; standard medical, dental and vision first of the month following 30 days of employment. tuition reimbursement, PTO, 401(k), profit sharing, a employee stock option purchase program and Profit Sharing after 1 year of continued employment.Requirements

•Minimum of 3 years experience in the injection molding industry.

•Prior background in plastic injection mold maintenance, repair and troubleshooting.

•CNC experience would be a real plus.

A plastic injection molding manufacturing company is searching for a Production Team Leader.  The Production Team Leader is responsible for the day-to-day operations, playing a key role in providing management and leadership to deliver operation improvements.

PRODUCTION TEAM LEADER ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Promote safety programs and safe work practices.
• Achieve performance standards for quality, quantity, and safety.
• Provide direction, leadership and support for direct reports, empowering and encouraging teamwork.
• Prioritize, schedule, and delegate work assignments, aligning resources with systems.
• Plan production schedules for components, parts, and sub-assemblies.
• Ensure the training of new and present employees in the processes and methods required to achieve the company’s standards.
• Participate in planning meetings, recommending space, personnel, and equipment requirements.
• Ensure adherence to Quality Management System (QMS) procedures and requirements, participate in ISO planning sessions.
• Develop, recommend, and implement departmental policies and procedures, processes, and methods.
• Continually evaluate processes and methods, making recommended measures to improve production, equipment, performance, utilization of employees, and quality of product.
• Act as a technical resource to address and resolve inquiries and problems; analyze and resolve work problems, and assist employees in solving work problems.
• Ensure the completion of all required production paperwork, records, and documentation.
• Review timekeeping, vacation schedules and overtime approval.
• Ensure compliance with department housekeeping standards and all safety and work rules, regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to an annual salary in the $50,000 to $85,000 range the company offers competitive benefits and relocation assistance.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Requires an Associate’s Degree in Leadership Development, Supervisory Management, or related field and/or combination of related education and leadership experience.
• Requires five to seven years of production experience.
• Requires a minimum of three years leadership/supervisory experience.
• Requires good oral and written communication skills in order to interact with employees.
• Lean and continuous improvement experience required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Training Within Industry knowledge preferred.

Job Description

Job Requirements

A growing manufacturer of plastic injection and blow molding equipment serving the United States Market is searching for four Field Service Engineers. The Field Service Engineer (FSE) works closely with the Technical Manager, supporting the company’s internal and external customers through-out North and South America, as well as globally when required with efficient, accurate and timely completion of technical tasks. Through expert technical aptitude (electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical), the FSE will accurately, efficiently and cost effectively satisfy market needs through product quality and service such as after-sales support, troubleshooting and technical aspects of implementation and repair of complex electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical equipment, following protocol and procedures. The Field Service Engineers can work out any location as long as they have reasonable access to an airport.

 Field Service Responsibilities: including but not limited to the following:

Assist service department to support customers, with knowledge, in industrial equipment aspects of installation, replace, maintain, troubleshoot and repair of complex electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and/or mechanical equipment including but not limited to robots or programmable controllers, numeral controls, pipe systems, gauges, valves, pressure regulators, power supplies, drives, and related equipment; PLC programming and analysis where necessary and/or solve production issues and process improvements.

– Interpret customer production, layout and processing data to advise on options and alternatives for product installation, operation or repair for customer service support.

– Assist with analytical engineering consultation, technical input and mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical or electronic equipment troubleshooting.

– Be visible and a person known to customers to be purposeful in getting equipment running quickly and effortlessly as possible with a pleasant professional demeanor (by phone and in person) and/or be able to get the correct assistance to solve the issues.

– Blow mold and/or injection mold equipment experience.

– Injection mold rebuild including dismantling, wiring, assembling, cleaning and mold inspection.

– Responsible for proper maintenance and storage of tools and machines.

– Issue the technical report after every technical intervention.

– Updating technical knowledge to keep up with technological solutions.

– Support the company business, when required, outside the USA.

In addition to an annual salary in the $70,000 to $80,000 range the company offers 100% company paid Healthcare Benefits, and a 401k with 5% matching.

Description

A privately-held plastic injection molding company specializing in the design, marketing and manufacturing of high quality plastic fiber optic connector products is searching for an Injection Molding Maintenance Technician to work second shift.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for:

• • Providing breakdown, corrective and preventive electrical, electronic, hydraulic and mechanical maintenance on all production equipment
  • Participating in the development of concepts which lead to machine modifications and capital projects
  • Staying up-to-date on emerging technologies and learning how to apply them
  • Maintaining production and auxiliary equipment in proper and correct working condition with minimal supervision
  • Executing corrective and preventive maintenance work orders according to schedules
  • Performing project work to improve machine operations.

In addition to a hourly rate in the $22 to $26 range the company offers competitive benefits and a modern air conditioned work environment.

A leader in designing and manufacturing tight tolerance connectors for the glass fiber commercial industry is currently seeking an innovative individual that demonstrates significant ingenuity in problem solving for the position of Manufacturing  Process Engineer.   The Manufacturing  Process Engineer will support all products produced from Design Engineering through end user support. The Manufacturing Engineer plans, directs and coordinates manufacturing processes in the plant: leads the installation and startup of new plastic molding and auxiliary equipment, responds to manufacturing issues and concerns to ensure products are produced to specifications in accordance to manufacturing schedules while ensuring efficient use of resources by performing the following duties.

Essential Manufacturing Process Engineer Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Develops, evaluates and improves manufacturing methods and processes related to plastic injection molding products and assembly of the products.
• Provides timely, accurate and competitive piece rates for current and developing products.
• Develops assembly instructions for new products to ensure quality and speedy inspection.
• Establishes customer and internal process changes, incorporates the changes, and ensures changes become effective.
• Establishes the processes and routines to handle discrepant/ returned products (RMAs) and internal jobs to be re worked.
• Studies and records time, motion, methods in speeds and performance of production and other work operations to establish standard production rates and to improve efficiencies.
• Communicates with customers and engineering staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Confers with vendors to determine part specification and recommends the purchase of equipment and materials used in production.
• Develops and writes equipment specifications, performance requirements, cost analysis, and proposal for integrating machinery and equipment into manufacturing process.
• Tests ability of machines to perform required tasks.

In addition to an annual salary in the $70,000 and $90,000 range, the company offers competitive benefits and relocation assistance.

 Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education and experience.
• Must have a minimum of two years of working knowledge of molding processing, engineering design, testing experience.
• Project Management Experience: developing project plans; coordinating projects; communicating changes and progress, completing projects on time and budget and managing project team activities.
• Must have working knowledge of engineering design, test, manufacturing processes
• Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word Processing software; Microsoft Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Database software.
• Understanding of CAD software and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Job Description

A large proprietary injection molding company wants to hire two third shift injection molding Automation Technicians to; set-up robots, program robots, and troubleshoot robotic molding processes. Must be fully capable to work on robots, program robots and program PLC’s and work with trainees, as required.

Automation Technician Responsibilities Include:

• Setting robots in running on plastic injection presses.
• Training process trainees as required.
• Troubleshooting robots within molding processes and making basic adjustments to ensure quality and production efficiency.
• Troubleshooting robots and correcting malfunctions and communication information to repair technicians.
• Providing and implementing robot programs to improve the efficiency of the molding department.
• Communicating problems, needs and important information to the shift supervisor.
• Maintaining and repair injection molding equipment and molds.

In addition to an hourly rate in the $22 to $24 range, the company offers competitive benefits including; medical, a 401(k), and relocation assistance.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience programming and setting up robots to run in a manufacturing environment.
• Injection molding equipment troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to read and understand work orders and blue prints.

Description

A custom plastic injection molding manufacturing company is searching for a Mechanical Design Engineer. The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for researching and developing ideas and processes for new products. This position will work to improve upon the performance and design of existing products and oversee production and packaging of final product.  The Mechanical Design Engineer will direct, coordinate and exercise authority for planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within the area of assigned responsibility.

Mechanical Design Engineer Responsibilities:

• Design, model and test prototypes for products
  • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer generated reports.
  • Analyzes engineering sketches, specifications and related data and drawings to determine design factors such as size, shape and arrangement of parts. Responsible for determining feasibility of design effort.
  • Sketches rough layouts and computes angles, weights, surface areas, dimensions, radii, clearances, tolerances, leverages and location of holes.
  • Considers performance, safety, patents, goals and regulatory requirements when designing products of systems.

In addition to an annual salary in the $70,000 to $90,000 range the company offer competitive benefits and relocation assistance.

Requirements

The Mechanical Design Engineer must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and five years of proven work experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer in machine design industry. This individual must have work experience with PLC programming, motion control systems, electro-mechanical systems, pneumatic/hydraulic systems and the manufacturing process. This person must be proficient with Solid Modeling (Autodesk Inventor preferred), Microsoft Office and technical writing.

Preferred Education and Experience

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business, Manufacturing or Product Design

Language Skills

The Mechanical Design Engineer must be able to read, analyze and interpret common industry, scientific, and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. He or she must also have the ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

Mathematical Skills

The Mechanical Design Engineer must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. He or she must be able to create formulas in Excel. The person must be able to draw; to compute rate, ratio, and percent; and to interpret bar graphs. In addition to this, he or she needs to have a basic understanding of statistics.

A company manufacturing consumer plastic packaging products is searching for a Plastic Mold Maintenance Technician  to polish, maintain and repair plastic molds.

Maintenance Technician Responsibilities Include:

• Performing mold repair work on cavities and cores due to damage or wear.
• Noting any changes to molds, inserts, parts, etc.
• Documenting work and keep accurate records.Dissembling and assembling molds, analyzing and solving basic mold problems including flashing conditions, galling, venting, cooling problems, etc.
• Assembling, repairing, inspecting, cleaning and polishing molds using skill and care while handling and polishing critical surfaces.Laying out, fabricating and assembling metalworking dies, molds, and machine tool fixtures by analyzing blueprints, sketches, models and engineering or shop specification.
• Using a variety of machinist’s hand tools and precision measuring instruments. Sets up and operates lathes, milling machines, electrical discharge machines, surface and cylindrical grinders.
• Interpreting drawings, evaluating machining methods on assignments and occasionally instructing other toolmakers and apprentices in the operation and setup of tool room equipment.
• Computing dimensions; determining machining and material or parts required. Perform precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions. Solving problems relating to unusual material, work-holding arrangements, machine settings, fabrication methods, and production processes.

In addition to a hourly salary in the $24 to $30 range, the company offers; standard medical, dental and vision first of the month following 30 days of employment. tuition reimbursement, PTO, 401k, profit sharing, a employee stock option purchase program, Profit Sharing after 1 year of continued employment, and relocation assistance.

 Requirements

A custom injection molding company is searching a Mechanical Product Design Engineer. The Mechanical Product Design Engineer is responsible for researching and developing ideas and processes for new products. This position will work to improve upon the performance and design of existing products and oversee production and packaging of final product.  The Mechanical Product Design Engineer will direct, coordinate and exercise authority for planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within the area of assigned responsibility.

Essential Job Functions

• Design, model and test prototypes for products
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer generated reports.
• Analyzes engineering sketches, specifications and related data and drawings to determine design factors such as size, shape and arrangement of parts. Responsible for determining feasibility of design effort.
• Sketches rough layouts and computes angles, weights, surface areas, dimensions, radii, clearances, tolerances, leverages and location of holes.
• Considers performance, safety, patents, goals and regulatory requirements when designing products of systems.
• Plans and formulates engineering program and organizes project staff according to project requirements.
• Assigns project personnel to specific phases or aspects of project such as technical studies, product design, preparation of specifications and technical plans, and product testing.
• Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards and customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Make changes and correction in the mechanical design throughout the life of the product.
• Identify and select materials needed for production and will create a parts list.
• Manage and maintain budget and production costs.
• Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling and resolving engineering design and test problems.
• Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications and drawing releases.
• Prepares interim and completion project reports. Improve usability of the product.
• Measures machine and parts during production to ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Uses computer assisted design/drafting equipment and software to develop designs.

In addition to an annual salary in the $80,000 to $100,000 range the company offers competitive benefits.

Education and Experience Requirements

The Mechanical Product Design Engineer must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and five years of proven work experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer in machine design industry.  This individual must have work experience with PLC programming, motion control systems, electro-mechanical systems, pneumatic/hydraulic systems and the manufacturing process. This person must be proficient with Solid Modeling (Autodesk Inventor preferred), Microsoft Office and technical writing.  

Preferred Education and Experience

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business, Manufacturing or Product Design

Language Skills

The Mechanical Design Engineer must be able to read, analyze and interpret common industry, scientific, and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. He or she must also have the ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

Mathematical Skills

The Mechanical Design Engineer must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. He or she must be able to create formulas in Excel. The person must be able to draw; to compute rate, ratio, and percent; and to interpret bar graphs. In addition to this, he or she needs to have a basic understanding of statistics.

Job Description

Job Description

A large proprietary injection molding company wants to hire a third shift injection molding Automation Technicians to; set-up robots, program robots, and troubleshoot robotic molding processes. Must be fully capable to work on robots, program robots and program PLC’s and work with trainees, as required.

Automation Technician Responsibilities Include:

• Setting robots in running in plastic injection presses.
• Training process trainees as required.
• Troubleshooting robots within molding processes and making basic adjustments to ensure quality and production efficiency.
• Troubleshooting robots and correcting malfunctions and communication information to repair technicians.
• Providing and implementing robot programs to improve the efficiency of the molding department.
• Communicating problems, needs and important information to the shift supervisor.
• Practicing good housekeeping.

In addition to an hourly rate in the $24 to $29 range, the company offers competitive benefits including; medical, a 401(k), and relocation assistance.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience programming and setting up robots to run in a manufacturing environment.
• Injection molding troubleshooting experience would be a real plus.
• Ability to read and understand work orders.
• Experience with injection molding machines, a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

A rapidly growing manufacturer of tight tolerance plastic injection molded parts is searching for a Process Engineer.  The Process Engineer:

• Develops, configures and optimizes processes from inception through to start up and certification.
• Designs, runs, tests and upgrades Molding systems and processes.
• Assesses processes, takes measurements, and interprets data.
• Develops best practices, routine, and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output.
• Performs process simulations.
• Performs risk assessments and clearly articulate issues or opportunities to upper management.
• Holds weekly meetings with technical staff to brief on currently state of processing (I.E. Tools, Machines, Test run results, etc.).
• Provides process documentation and operating instructions to reduce product variations.
• Participates in new mold procurement as a process advocate.
• Helps close loop between new or troubled molds and final FAI/re-release to Manufacturing.

In addition to an annual salary in the $80,000 to $90,000 range, the company offers competitive benefits and relocation assistance.

Requirements

A company manufacturing  plastic connectors for the glass fiber industry is searching for a Plastic Mold Maker to build, polish, maintain and repair plastic molds.

Mold Maker Responsibilities Include:

• Performing mold repair work on cavities and cores due to damage or wear.
• Build tight tolerance connector molds and tooling.
• Modify existing molds and/or find ways to recycle molds.
• Noting any changes to molds, inserts, parts, etc.
• Documenting work and keep accurate records.
• Dissembling and assembling molds, analyzing and solving basic mold problems including flashing conditions, galling, venting, cooling problems, etc.
• Assembling, repairing, inspecting, cleaning and polishing molds using skill and care while handling and polishing critical surfaces.
• Laying out, fabricating and assembling metalworking dies, molds, and machine tool fixtures by analyzing blueprints, sketches, models and engineering or shop specification.
• Using a variety of machinist’s hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Setting up and operating lathes, milling machines, electrical discharge machines, surface and cylindrical grinders.
• Interpreting drawings, evaluating machining methods on assignments and occasionally instructing other toolmakers and apprentices in the operation and setup of tool room equipment.
• Computing dimensions; determining machining and material or parts required.
• Performing precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions.
• Solving problems relating to unusual material, work-holding arrangements, machine settings, fabrication methods, and production processes.

In addition to an annual salary in the $70,000 to $80,000 range, the company offers competitive benefits and relocation assistance.

Due to growth, a plastic injection molding company needs to hire a Sr. Process Engineer. 

Basic Sr. Process Engineer Duties Include:
· Mentor & share processing experience/knowledge with set-up technicians
· Work closely with project engineering team to ensure new jobs are “ready for production” prior to release
· Identify trouble processes/tooling issues —work with team to identify root cause and resolve issues
· Identify lean initiatives and champion activities to completion
· Work closely with production supervisors to coordinate set-up & processing priorities
· Follow necessary ISO DOPs & procedures as documented
· Train & work with press operators as needed/necessary
· Perform other tasks & duties as assigned
· Support production processing issues to meet customer orders
· Work with Quality, Tool Room, & Operation teams to support plant objectives

In addition to an annual salary in the $75,000 to $95,000 range, the company offers competitive benefits.

Description

A rapidly growing plastics injection molding manufacturing company is searching for Process Technicians to establish plastic injection molding processes, develop processes, train operators and process technicians and monitor them with data, find opportunities for improvement, and be able to:

• Operate and set-up: injection molding machines, vision systems, down-stream equipment, and material feed equipment
• Assist with the start-up of new equipment by developing process parameters.
• Develop Operator training plans and train Operators and Process Technicians.
• Monitor critical process parameters on the injection machines and secondary systems

• Establish optimum calculated alarm parameters around the baseline process
• Conduct process related training for operators
• Work with outside suppliers, machine manufacturers, and company management
• Execute sample requests issued and process related activities focused on identifying root cause
• Participate in mold and product design/drawing reviews when required

• Advanced process analysis: identifying process improvements that result in cost savings, improved part quality, and improvement of related KPI’s
• Lead role in implementing process improvements that result in cost savings and improved quality

• Assume a key role in the PFMEA Process when required

In addition to an hourly rate in the $22 to $25 per hour range, the company offers a 401k and healthcare benefits.

Requirements

Skills:
Effective written and verbal communication skills

Description

A privately-held, international consumer products company specializing in the design, marketing and manufacturing of high quality, innovative housewares products is searching for Injection Molding Maintenance Technicians.

The Maintenance Technicians are responsible for:

• Providing breakdown, corrective and preventive electrical, electronic, hydraulic and mechanical maintenance on all production equipment
• Participating in the development of concepts which lead to machine modifications and capital projects
• Staying up-to-date on emerging technologies and learning how to apply them
• Maintaining production and auxiliary equipment in proper and correct working condition with minimal supervision
• Executing corrective and preventive maintenance work orders according to schedules
• Performing project work to improve machine operations.

In addition to an hourly rate in the $25 to $30 range, the company offers competitive health care benefits, and a choice of; first, second or third shift.

Description

A privately-held, international consumer products company, specializing in the design, marketing and manufacturing of high quality, innovative housewares products is searching for a Senior Tooling Engineer.

The Senior Tooling Engineer reports to the Director of Operations and is part of the senior management team for the plant. The Senior Tooling Engineer will lead the activities of tool room employees, contractors or vendors and be responsible for all tool building activities, maintenance and repair. The Sr. Tooling Engineer will also be responsible for customer molding (sample) trials delivering solutions on-time, on budget and in accordance with safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage tool room and inventory of tools and third party production locations.
• Develop and maintain mold standards and mold documentation.
• Develop and approve tooling suppliers, new mold designs or modifications, molding processes and metrology.
• Manage mold construction, mold design review, process design, quality assurance and assembly process. Works with customer blueprints / specifications to generate design and cost feedback.
• Ensure all product quality attributes are met and all quality systems are supported.
• Perform analysis on customer returns to determine root cause of failures or complaints.
• Assist in developing scientific molding expertise of organization through training of manufacturing management, process technicians and manufacturing associates.
• Implements process control techniques and procedures, trouble shoots and advises on injection molding processes and tooling.
• Key member of plant safety committee driving implementation of safety system.
• Co-develop budget, capital requests, and cost improvement planning.
• Support manufacturing management in lean / continuous improvement activities.

In addition to an annual salary in the $80,000 to $95,000 range, the company provides an attractive compensation plan with bonus, a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.