Injection Molding Process Technician

Oversight of all aspects of the injection molding process to include set-up, operation, maintenance, and repair of injection molding tools, equipment, and materials. 

·         Assist with tooling set ups

.        Verify that the machine cycle, cavitation, and set-up parameters are correct prior to start-up.

·         Maintain machine cleanliness and perform any minor mold, machine, and equipment repairs as needed.  

·         Follow Franklin’s manufacturing quality system.

·         Work with QA department to prevent any nonconforming product.

·         Adhere to company safety policies as well as OSHA rules and regulations.

·         Perform troubleshooting and basic mechanical repairs from process monitoring and part inspections to ensure part conformity and quality.

·         Assist in obtaining scheduling targets and communicate possible issues and deviations appropriately.

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

·         Possess functional knowledge of injection molds, injection molding machines, and injection molding process.

·         Possess a minimum of three years of injection molding experience, including processing.

·         Possess basic hand tool knowledge and use experience.

 

Education and Experience

·         High school diploma or GED.

·         RJG certification preferred.

 

·         While performing the functions of this job, the employee is:

o   Continually required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

o   Regularly required to sit or stand and to walk.

o   Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

·         While performing the functions of this job, the employee is:

o   Regularly subjected to work near moving mechanical parts and to indoor temperature variations in a manufacturing environment.

o   Occasionally subjected to fumes or airborne particles, as well as toxic or caustic chemicals.

·         The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.