Molding Technician

Job Description Molding Technician

Company: Amphenol FCI India Pvt. Ltd.
Location: Mulunthuruthy, Kochi, Kerala
Designation: Technical Assistant
Department: Molding / Production
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced Molding Technician Technical Assistant with strong hands-on expertise in Injection Molding Production and Process Setup. The ideal candidate should have practical experience in operating, setting, troubleshooting, and optimizing injection molding machines and processes in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and set up Injection Molding Machines for production.
• Perform mold loading, unloading, machine setting, and process parameter adjustments.
• Set and monitor key molding parameters such as temperature, pressure, speed, injection time, holding pressure, and cooling time.
• Ensure stable and efficient production with minimum machine downtime.
• Troubleshoot molding defects and take corrective actions to maintain product quality.
• Identify and resolve issues related to mold, machine, material, and process parameters.
• Monitor production output, rejection, cycle time, and overall machine performance.
• Conduct first-piece inspection and ensure products meet defined quality standards.
• Support mold changeover, trial runs, and process validation activities.
• Maintain process parameters and production records accurately.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Tool Room, Maintenance, and Process Engineering teams for smooth operations.
• Implement 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all safety, quality, and company procedures.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of strong hands-on experience in Injection Molding Production and Process Setup.

• Strong knowledge of Injection Molding Machines, molds, materials, and molding processes.

• Experience in process parameter setting and optimization.

• Good troubleshooting skills for common molding defects such as:

• Short Shot

• Flash

• Sink Mark

• Warpage

• Burn Mark

• Weld Line

• Dimensional variation

• Experience in mold changeover and machine setup.

• Ability to independently handle machine/process-related issues on the shop floor.

• Knowledge of production and quality control practices.

• Experience in a plastic injection molding / automotive / electrical & electronics / connector manufacturing environment will be preferred.

Qualification

• ITI / Diploma / NTTF in Mechanical, Tool & Die, Plastics, Production, or a related discipline.