Plastic Injection Technician

Description

Position Summary: We are seeking an Injection Technician with molding experience to ensure process consistency, troubleshoot failures, and optimize production. Key Highlights: 1. Experience in parameter adjustment and mold changeovers. 2. Key knowledge of plastic resins and defect correction. 3. Focus on reducing scrap, improving cycle time, and ensuring quality. **IDEAL PROFILE: Injection Technician** **Education** * Technical degree or related field (mechanical, mechatronics, plastics, or similar). * Courses or certifications in injection molding (preferred). * Basic knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, or industrial electricity. **Experience** * **2 to 5 years** of injection molding experience (operation, parameter adjustment, or startup activities). * Demonstrable experience in: * Parameter adjustment (temperature, pressure, cycle times). * Mold changeovers and tooling installation. * Troubleshooting common process failures and defects. * Handling engineering resins. * First-piece verification. **Key Technical Knowledge** * Plastic resins (high-impact polystyrene, crystal PS, PVC, low- and high-density polyethylene, polypropylene). * Use of measuring instruments (vernier calipers, micrometers, gauges). * Basic mold and machine maintenance. * Identification and correction of defects such as: * Flash * Short shots * Burn marks * Warpage * Sink marks * Flow lines **Expected Behavior** * Process consistency: avoids variations and ensures stability. * Proactivity in reporting failures. * Orderliness and cleanliness of the work area. * Judgment to make decisions when the process deviates. * Focus on reducing scrap, improving cycle time, and ensuring quality. Employment Type: Full-time Salary: Up to $16,000\.00 per month Benefits: * Option for indefinite-term contract Work Location: On-site employment