What are the responsibilities and job description for the Injection Process Technician position at Davies Molding?
Company Information
Heico has a history of success. Since its founding over 40 years ago The Heico Companies has grown from a single business to over 78 separate companies through a strategic acquisition policy, and by reinvesting its earnings into internal growth and new prospects. Historically talented at restoring distressed companies, Heico strategically targets acquisitions that will complement its ever-growing portfolio of companies in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services.
These four core operations are organized into groups: Applied Solutions Group, Construction Solutions Group, Industrial Technologies Group, and Metal Processing Group. Once acquired, new Heico companies are assigned to a group and run on a stand-alone basis, allowing for great independence as well as the opportunity to share knowledge about markets, production processes, and management practices across other Heico groups and companies.
Heico continues to seek out new opportunities and maintain its standard of success. The Heico Companies has remained a privately held company since its creation and maintains a majority ownership in each of its operations, which generates more than $3.3 billion dollars in revenues. Many of our businesses are certified Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBE).
More information about the overall organization can be found at www.heicocompanies.com.
Job Responsibilities:
- Support Improvements of Molding operations for Injection or Compression areas on a technical basis
- Own the performance of all processes within the department.
- Project management of tooling, machinery, and equipment needs
- Provide Technical Training to appropriate personnel.
- Assist with the technical aspects of Finishing operations associated with the department’s molded parts.
- Develop or improve manufacturing work instructions, including Job Safety Analysis
- Support the company’s efforts to Drive a Zero Incidents Safety Culture
Health and Safety Responsibilities:
Able to work in ambient room temperatures, along with plant environment heat and humidity in the summer with some dirt, noise, dust, plastic, and oil. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Maintain compliance with all Safety Rules and Regulations. Identify and report any safety risks, accidents, incidents (near-miss), injuries, and property damage at the workplace. Correct use of appropriate personal protective equipment. May need to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, pull, and push for prolonged periods during the course of a normal workday. May at times require extended hours to complete projects.
Specific Training, Knowledge, and Skills Required:
- Minimum of 2-5 years of Plastics or Polymer Science experience.
- Hands-on processing experience.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office & AS400- MAPICS software preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Leadership skills, coaching, mentoring, or training skills are preferred.
- Understanding of tooling designs
- Knowledge of plastic processing and plastic materials
- Bilingual skills in Spanish and English a plus
Schedule
- Monday to Friday
- 1st Shift – Full Time
- Overtime availability preferred
Job Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401 (k)
- Short & Long Term Disability Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays