Injection Moulding Operator

Job Title: Injection Moulding Operator / Process Expert
Industry: Plastic Manufacturing / Injection Moulding
Experience: 3–5+ Years
Salary: ₹20,000 – ₹25,000 per month
Job Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities1. Machine Setup & Mould/Tooling

• Install, align, mount, and remove injection moulds safely and accurately.
• Set and configure machine parameters including temperature, injection pressure, speed, clamping pressure, holding pressure, cooling time, and cycle time.
• Perform mould changeovers and ensure proper machine and mould alignment.
• Verify machine and mould readiness before starting production.

2. Injection Moulding Process Control

• Independently operate injection moulding machines and monitor production parameters.
• Establish and maintain stable and repeatable production cycles.
• Optimize process parameters to improve productivity, part quality, and cycle time.
• Minimize material wastage, rejection, and production downtime.
• Maintain proper processing conditions according to material and mould requirements.

3. Advanced Troubleshooting

• Identify and resolve injection moulding defects such as:
• Flash
• Short Shot
• Sink Marks
• Warpage
• Splay
• Burn Marks
• Weld Lines
• Flow Marks
• Dimensional Variation
• Analyze machine parameters, mould conditions, material properties, and process variations to identify root causes.
• Take corrective actions and ensure defects do not repeat.

4. Quality Control

• Conduct first-piece / first-article inspection after machine and mould setup.
• Check product dimensions and visual quality using appropriate measuring instruments.
• Ensure products meet approved specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain process sheets, production records, inspection reports, and parameter records.
• Coordinate with the Quality Team for any quality-related issues.

5. Material & Polymer Knowledge

• Have strong knowledge of different plastic materials/resins and their processing requirements.
• Understand resin drying, material handling, moisture control, and temperature requirements.
• Ensure correct material selection and processing conditions as per product requirements.
• Monitor material consumption and reduce unnecessary wastage.

6. Machine & Mould Maintenance

• Perform routine preventive checks of injection moulding machines and moulds.
• Identify abnormal machine/mould conditions and report or resolve issues promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness and basic operational condition of machines, moulds, and work areas.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams for major mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, or mould-related issues.

7. Production Ownership

• Take complete responsibility for smooth and continuous production operations.
• Monitor machine performance, output, cycle time, rejection, and downtime.
• Ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining required quality.
• Work independently and take quick decisions during production/process-related issues.

Candidate Requirements

• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in Injection Moulding / Plastics Manufacturing.
• Strong experience in machine setup, mould setting, parameter setting, and process optimization.
• Deep understanding of plastic materials, polymer behaviour, and resin drying requirements.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and/or electric injection moulding machines.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to independently manage injection moulding operations.
• Good understanding of quality inspection and production documentation.
• Strong focus on safety, productivity, and minimizing rejection/scrap.

Preferred Skills

• Scientific Moulding / Decoupled Moulding knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of injection pressure, speed, temperature, holding pressure, cooling, and cycle-time optimization.
• Experience handling precision moulds and technical plastic components.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.

Salary & Employment Details

Salary: ₹20,000 – ₹25,000 per month
Experience: 3–5+ Years
Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Experience:

• Machine Setup & Tooling: 3 years (Required)
• Process Optimization: 3 years (Required)
• polymer behavior, resin drying requirements, and hydraulic : 3 years (Required)
• plastics manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
• Plastics injection moulding: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person