Injection Molding Process Technician 3rd Shift Sun to Fri 11:30pm - 7:30am

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Injection Molding Process Technician : Job Description

Overview :

The primary responsibilities of this position include setting molds into injection molding presses and setting up automation and auxiliary equipment in a safe manner, while maintaining quality and productivity requirements.

Maintain injection molding presses to standard rate and check product being produced to specified Quality Inspection Plan to assure conformance to requirements.

Responsibilities :

• Perform mold changeovers (this includes pulling and setting molds, plumbing molds for correct water flow, cleaning granulators, changing End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT) and loading robot program and inputting process parameters) to ensure product conforms to Quality Inspection Plan and that it is being produced to a specified rate.
• Perform daily verification of established process parameters.
• Perform gate steal studies and check ring repeatability tests to ensure optimal process repeatability.
• Troubleshoot auxiliary molding press equipment (including automation).
• Work closely with Engineering, Mold Shop and Maintenance personnel to ensure molds & equipment are maintained in optimal operating condition.
• Assist in material changeovers as needed.
• Complete required paperwork to report production, scrap, press downtime.
• Responsible for maintaining a high level of housekeeping in manufacturing area.
• Adhere to all company and department guidelines, procedures and policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience of setting molds into injection molding machines is required.
• Understanding of scientific molding principles (or Decoupled Molding) is preferred.
• Working knowledge of robotics, material handling systems and automation equipment is preferred.
• Ability to operate an injection molding machine.
• Ability to use measuring devices (calipers, micrometers, etc.) and interpret product blueprints.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work to successfully accomplish job duties.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs.
• Pulling and / or pushing molds using a pallet jack or a mold cart.
• Bending, twisting, turning.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be proficient in the English language.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Job Overview

TE Connectivity's Molding Teams operate assigned automated molding machinery, ensure component flow, troubleshoot and correct machinery issues to ensure quality and productivity.

They perform changeovers and setups according to production schedule, perform quality checks according to established processes and document the results as required by our quality procedures.

Every team member is responsible for maintaining housekeeping and organization of the work area as well as following TE Connectivity's EH&S policies and procedures.

What your background should look like :

Competencies

Values : Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

COMPENSATION

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience : $45,000 to $68,000 / Year ($21.63 to $32.69 / Hour) (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience / qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

EOE, Including Disability / Vets