Injection Molding Operator

Injection Molding Operator

Techniplas is a global supplier of sophisticated plastic components and design-focused, multifunctional surfaces that are primarily for the automotive sector, as well as the industrial, consumer goods, medical and other markets. The company’s products follow industry trends like weight reduction and vehicle electrification, innovative operating concepts, high-quality surface finishes, and an increasing focus on convenience and safety.

The Techniplas Group runs 30 sites worldwide with production, sales and / or technology hubs and employs just under 4,000 members of staff. The company serves customers and platforms around the world, focusing on technological expertise and collaboration with customers in the fields of design and engineering. Techniplas has long-term relationships with many of the world’s leading automotive and industrial OEMs.

Qualifications

• Ensure counts of raw materials consumed, parts produced, and scrap is accounted for during work hours and monthly cycle counts.
• Initial visual inspection of molded parts per operator instructions.
• Identify defects in products and report to Supervisor if defects persist.
• Mentor Trainees by orientating them to their tools, resources, and work areas.
• Operate multiple assets in effort to meet customer demands.
• Pack and label inspected parts or assemblies according to procedures.
• Partial or final assembly of fabricated parts are identified, packed, and labeled according to procedures. 
• Participate and contribute to the Molding 6S program including recycling processes.
• Removal of gates, excessive flash, and other material surpluses that detract from the appearance of molded parts or impair normal processing of the part in subsequent operations.
• Report unsafe and significant changes including downtime in machinery, equipment, or parts to Supervisor.
• Follow standard operating procedures to ensure proper quality of work and efficiency.

• High School Diploma preferred AND;
• 1 year of plastic injection molding experience preferred AND;
• Must possess demonstrated analytical capability; ability to work independently and as part of a team; good oral and electronic communication; ability to read, write, and speak English; basic level for enterprise resource planning software, and use of basic hand tools experience is required.

• Typical work environment includes standing, walking, using hand tools, and lifting product.
• Schedule is 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Break/lunch periods are typical in an 8 hour day. Working up to a 10-hour day or weekends shift is occasional.
• Normal environment temperature is 80 deg F with relative humidity of 35%.
• Employee must have a valid driver’s license to operate company vehicles.
• Idle time between job tasks is not likely to exist.  
• Personal protective equipment includes general duty gloves and safety glasses.