Senior Plastic Injection Molding Technician

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The Senior Plastic Injection Molding Technician provides advanced technical expertise to support manufacturing operations with a primary focus on plastic injection molding equipment and processes. This role is responsible for troubleshooting maintaining and improving production equipment to enhance reliability efficiency and product quality. The technician will play a critical role in driving process improvements supporting engineering initiatives and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical and process support for plastic injection molding production lines ensuring optimal performance and reliability
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment and process issues across mechanical electrical hydraulic and PLC systems
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to increase throughput reduce cycle time and improve yield
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in injection molding equipment and related manufacturing technologies
• Support and execute engineering and process improvement projects including equipment upgrades and new product introductions
• Develop review and update technical documentation including operating procedures maintenance instructions and training materials
• Investigate alternative methods and technologies to improve equipment reliability and reduce variability
• Assist in design and execution of experiments (DOE) to optimize processes and improve machine performance
• Support quality initiatives including CAPA and non-conformance investigations
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and support to manufacturing (MAKE) while ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards
• Train and certify technicians and operators on equipment processes and best practices
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards FDA OSHA GMP ISO 9001 ISO 14001 and internal policies
• Maintain a strong focus on safety including environmental ergonomic and hazardous energy control requirements

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Technical training associate degree trade school or military training in a related technical discipline preferred

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a technical or manufacturing environment
• Strong hands-on experience with plastic injection molding (required top priority)
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing production lines
• Demonstrated troubleshooting expertise across injection molding machines PLC systems and controls robotics and automation electro-mechanical systems and pneumatics and hydraulics
• Experience in equipment installation startup debugging and process development
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical schematics and prints
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in injection molding technology PLCs robotics or related technical disciplines
• Background as a toolmaker millwright or industrial maintenance technician
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (medical device pharma etc.)

Work Environment & Schedule

• Manufacturing floor-based role with hands-on equipment interaction
• Ability to meet physical requirements including standing walking lifting (up to 25 lbs.) and working in confined or dynamic environments
• Schedule: MondayFriday typically 810 hour shifts
• Overtime and occasional weekend work may be required based on business needs

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