Injection Molding Maintenance Technician

West Bridgewater, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary:The Molding Maintenance Technician is responsible for complex mold maintenance and a wide range of tool room operations related to the maintenance repair and modification of injection molds and injection molding equipment. This role requires hands-on technical expertise strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work with tight tolerances in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
2 years of hands-on experience in injection molding
Ability to operate tool room equipment such as grinders and mills (preferred)
Experience handling fitting and maintaining tight-tolerance mold components
Ability to read and interpret part and tool prints
Proficient in disassembly assembly and general maintenance of injection molds
Strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose and repair tooling issues on the production floor
Experience identifying and implementing tooling improvements
Continuous Improvement experience within a manufacturing environment preferably in an ISO 9001:2008certified company
Self-motivated well-organized and a team-oriented professional
Ability to follow all safety guidelines on the production floor

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Perform problem-solving and develop corrective actions for customer issues and continuous improvement initiatives
Repair and rebuild injection molds coordinating welding machining polishing and finishing to required surface specifications
Fit assemble and test completed molds to ensure proper operation
Verify conformance of repaired molds and tooling by checking dimensions clearances and alignments using precision measuring equipment
Read and interpret mold drawings and recommend design improvements
Operate overhead crane equipment to remove or relocate molds as needed
Perform general maintenance and housekeeping of all tool room equipment
Participate in and support Continuous Improvement initiatives
Communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats
Respond promptly to production issues with corrective mechanical or technical solutions
Maintain positive employee relations while adhering to company policies safety standards and housekeeping practices
Assist the Senior Molding Maintenance Technician in managing and implementing maintenance functions
Ensure product safety regulatory compliance and adherence to quality systems
Report potential food safety quality legality or food defense concerns to plant management or quality personnel
Follow all documented Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Success Factors & Job Competencies:

Reliable attendance and punctuality
Flexibility to adjust schedules to meet production and engineering needs
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Willingness to learn and develop new skills
Consistent adherence to company policies and procedures

Physical Demands:

Frequent walking standing bending stooping and reaching
Use of hands for handling tools equipment and controls
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Vision requirements include close distance color peripheral and depth perception

Work Environment:

Exposure to high noise levels requiring hearing protection
Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses and gloves

Performance Standards

30 60 and 90-day performance assessments
Annual performance appraisal

Required Experience:

Position Summary:The Molding Maintenance Technician is responsible for complex mold maintenance and a wide range of tool room operations related to the maintenance repair and modification of injection molds and injection molding equipment. This role requires hands-on technical expertise strong probl...

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
2 years of hands-on experience in injection molding
Ability to operate tool room equipment such as grinders and mills (preferred)
Experience handling fitting and maintaining tight-tolerance mold components
Ability to read and interpret part and tool prints
Proficient in disassembly assembly and general maintenance of injection molds
Strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose and repair tooling issues on the production floor
Experience identifying and implementing tooling improvements
Continuous Improvement experience within a manufacturing environment preferably in an ISO 9001:2008certified company
Self-motivated well-organized and a team-oriented professional
Ability to follow all safety guidelines on the production floor

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Perform problem-solving and develop corrective actions for customer issues and continuous improvement initiatives
Repair and rebuild injection molds coordinating welding machining polishing and finishing to required surface specifications
Fit assemble and test completed molds to ensure proper operation
Verify conformance of repaired molds and tooling by checking dimensions clearances and alignments using precision measuring equipment
Read and interpret mold drawings and recommend design improvements
Operate overhead crane equipment to remove or relocate molds as needed
Perform general maintenance and housekeeping of all tool room equipment
Participate in and support Continuous Improvement initiatives
Communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats
Respond promptly to production issues with corrective mechanical or technical solutions
Maintain positive employee relations while adhering to company policies safety standards and housekeeping practices
Assist the Senior Molding Maintenance Technician in managing and implementing maintenance functions
Ensure product safety regulatory compliance and adherence to quality systems
Report potential food safety quality legality or food defense concerns to plant management or quality personnel
Follow all documented Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Success Factors & Job Competencies:

Reliable attendance and punctuality
Flexibility to adjust schedules to meet production and engineering needs
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Willingness to learn and develop new skills
Consistent adherence to company policies and procedures

Physical Demands:

Frequent walking standing bending stooping and reaching
Use of hands for handling tools equipment and controls
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Vision requirements include close distance color peripheral and depth perception

Work Environment: