Injection Molding Process Technician

A.L.P. is an international leader in designing, manufacturing, and distributing components for lighting and other technical industries. With world-class capabilities in plastics molding, metal fabrication, and other high-tech processes, A.L.P. offers challenging, rewarding job opportunities in a variety of career specialties. We are global in reach, with locations throughout North America and Europe.

Compensation is competitive. Our benefit package includes: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401k, generous paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Employees enjoy a team atmosphere, advancement opportunities, and a learning culture that includes ongoing in-house training. Our employees are empowered to provide superior service and product performance to every customer.

Position is on afternoon shift - 2:45p.m. - 11:00p.m.

Function of Injection Molding Process Technician: Perform duties to assist supervisor to maintain the flow of work and to ensure product quality and quantity is achieved by performing setups and startups of production machines. Troubleshoot manufacturing processes and secondary production operations.

Responsibilities of Injection Molding Process Technician:

• Evaluate and monitor production lines and tooling modifications and repairs.
• Monitor production to ensure customer specifications and established quality standards are maintained.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders.
• Monitor and confer with supervisor to update all processing parameters on Bill of Materials, cycle sheets, etc.
• Select and audit products during processing to ensure adherence to quality standards such as dimensions and performance.
• Supply approved first-piece parts to production supervisor or designee to ensure current quality standards are met.
• Perform moisture analysis of material as needed, taking into account shift usage and available dry resin.
• May supervise machine operators to ensure quality production of parts.
• Communicate and work with supervisor to determine production priorities based on daily shift activities.
• Maintain time and production records.
• Assist with setup of lines, machines, and equipment and with material and die/mold changes.
• Support machine operator, die setter, and material handler job functions.
• Recommend measures to improve production efficiencies, equipment optimization, scrap minimization, and quality improvement.
• Responsible for any other special projects as assigned.

Education/Experience Required of Injection Molding Process Technician:

• At least 1 year of experience in plastic injection molding as process technician
• Must have injection molding process troubleshooting skills
• Forklift experience
• Overhead crane experience preferred
• Knowledge of variety of production equipment, power tools and hand tools
• Excellent written and verbal skills

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• injection molding processing: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person