Plastics Industry Recruiters: Maintenance

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Plastic Mold Tooling Technician – Tucson, AZ

Posted February 3rd, 2021

A company specializing in providing complex injection-molded thermoplastic products for the medical and automotive markets wants to hire a Plastic Mold Tooling Technician to; disassemble, clean, repair, and reassemble complex, multi-cavity tooling, using hand tools, milling machines, grinders, lathes and EDM equipment.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:

Clean and perform scheduled inspection/PM on molds as required.
Must be able to use, engineering drawings and verbal instructions, with the ability to determine accurate and efficient methods for repairing molds.
Selects appropriate metals and materials. Layout work using precision instruments, shop mathematics and pertinent formulas.
Checks own work by making complex set-ups, interprets various gages and measuring devices such as micrometer, caliper, gage blocks, Vernier, dual indicators, working within extremely close tolerances.
Troubleshooting of molds running on the production floor as required.
Ensure that their work area is kept clean and in order.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school or GED diploma
Mold-making apprenticeship, 4 years minimum
Flexibility to work overtime and weekends

In additional to an hourly pay rate of $24 to $28, the company offers competitive healthcare benefits, a 401(k) and relocation assistance.

For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

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Injection Molding Maintenance Plastics

Maintenance Technician – Spartanburg, SC

Posted January 18th, 2021

A company manufacturing plastic injection molded closures wants to hire a Maintenance Technician to work 12 hour night shifts and maintain plastic injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.

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, downstream support equipment, high speed packaging equipment, and plant utilities.
Completing work assigned work orders in Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

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, metal fabrication equipment.

Education:

Technical college diploma in related field or Industrial Trade License is preferred

Experience:

Two plus years’ experience in the following areas: PLC/PC controlled machinery, injection machine troubleshooting, high speed packaging equipment repair and maintenance and repair of plant utilities.
Working knowledge of injection molding processing preferred.
ISO or similar quality system and SQF or similar food safety system would be a plus.

In addition to an hourly rate of $27 to $29 per hour, the company offers competitive healthcare benefits and a $500 sign on bonus.

For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

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Injection Molding Maintenance Plastics

Automation Technician – Burlington, IA

Posted January 3rd, 2021

A custom injection molding company wants to hire a 12 hour day shift Automation Technician. The Automation Technician, plans, maps, sequences and performs assembly of complex electrical, mechanical and pneumatic robotic and equipment from verbal and written instructions. Performs layout of mechanical, pneumatic and electrical schematics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
·         Performs a variety of diagnostic troubleshooting activities on assembly automation equipment.
·         Makes mechanical, electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic repairs to assembly automation equipment
·         Performs equipment failure analysis, repairs, and scheduled preventative maintenance on robotic and automated equipment.
·         Sets up manual and semi-automatic assembly lines and assists in operating pre-production runs.
·         Assists in installing new automated equipment and in moving equipment to new locations.
·         Creates new robot programs and edit existing robot programs.
·         Updates manuals and programs for automated equipment.
·         Keeps accurate reports of all activities performed on each piece of equipment.
·         Provides input to engineering staff on areas for machine improvements.
·         Sets up and maintains production maintenance schedule and parts inventory.
·         Ensures all software is backed up and up-to-date.
·         Works with Maintenance and Process Technicians to maintain daily production maintenance.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

·         Ability to use advanced trades mathematics together with use of complex drawings, specifications and charts.
·         Ability to use all varieties of precision measuring instruments
·         Must be able to apply judgment to perform more difficult work with use of complex drawings, specifications and charts.
·         Ability to program and troubleshoot PLC (programmable logic controllers) and ladder logic.
·         Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and schematics.

In addition to an hourly rate in the $20 to $25 range, the company offers a 401(k), competitive health care insurance, and relocation assistance.

For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

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Injection Molding Maintenance

Maintenance Technician – Greensboro, NC

Posted November 24th, 2020

A company manufacturing custom plastic injection molded medical packaging wants to hire a Maintenance Technician to maintain plastic injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment and support mold maintenance on a 12 hour night shift.

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.

For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

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Injection Molding Maintenance

Injection Molding Maintenance Technicians – Milwaukee, WI

Posted October 27th, 2020

A company manufacturing custom plastic injection molded large polypropylene plastic lids for cosmetic containers wants to hire two Maintenance Technicians to maintain plastic injection molding 375 ton presses, auxiliary equipment, and support mold maintenance including stack molds. One of the Maintenance Technicians will work a 12 hour day shift and the other will work a 12 hour night shift.

Maintenance Technician 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.
A minimum of 3 years of experience maintaining plastic injection molding machines, molds, and auxiliary equipment.
Experience with maintaining stack molds would be a plus.
General electrical code, PLC, electrical controls.
Ability to operate machine shop equipment and metal fabrication equipment, such as, CNC machines or standard milling machines.

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.

In addition to a hourly pay rate between $19 and $30 per hour, the company offers very good health care benefits and relocation assistance.

For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

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Injection Molding Maintenance Plastics Tooling

Plastic Mold Repair Technician – Atlanta, GA

Posted July 11th, 2020

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

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 $26 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.

For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

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Injection Molding Maintenance Plastics

Injection Molding Process Technician Opportunity – San Diego, CA

Posted February 1st, 2020

Description

A stable custom plastics injection molding manufacturing company, manufacturing household and landscaping products, is searching for a First Shift Process Technician to; establish plastic injection molding processes, train operators and monitor them, find opportunities for improvements, 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 mold and injection molding equipment repair when required
Lead role in implementing process improvements that result in cost savings and improved quality

In addition to a hourly pay rate in the $30 to $35 per hour range, the company offers a very competitive health care package, paying 70% of the premium cost, and relocation assistance.

Position Requirements

Skills:

Effective written and verbal communication skills
Mold setting and establishing injection molding process parameters
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 injection molding Hydraulic and Electric presses and Vision Systems

Experience

A minimum of 3 – 5 years experience with injection mold machine repair, processing, mold setting, and secondary equipment operation.

ISO type quality systems a plus
RJG Molding experience a plus

For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

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Injection Molding Maintenance

Plastic Mold Maintenance Technicians – Greensboro, NC

Posted September 3rd, 2019

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.

For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

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