Molding Maintenance Technician

Description

Job Summary: Position focused on startup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of injection molding machines and peripheral equipment, driving process improvements. Key Highlights: 1. Lead the startup and optimization of injection molding processes. 2. Resolve technical and mechanical challenges on injection molding machines. 3. Drive process improvements and operational efficiency. **Job ID:** 14470 **Alternate Locations:** Mexico\-Coahuila\-Acuna; Mexico\-Baja California\-Mexicali; United States\-Texas Newell Brands is a leading $8\.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high\-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership \& Leadership. **ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** * Startup of new processes on injection molding machines. * Perform mold changes and trials. * Troubleshoot technical and mechanical issues on injection molding machines. * Operate and control peripheral and auxiliary equipment (thermo-regulators, dryers, chillers, blenders, valve gates, hot runners). * Develop programs for 3-axis and 5-axis robots (Sepro, Milacron). * Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on injection molding machines. * Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on robots and peripheral equipment. * Diagnose failures in machines and equipment to facilitate repairs with suppliers. * Complete and maintain all applicable forms up-to-date. * Drive process improvements (cycle time optimization, scrap reduction, and implementation of improvements). * Comply with established safety standards. **AUTHORITY** * Determine whether equipment may continue operating or must be shut down. * Identify required replacement parts. * Participate in continuous improvement projects and initiatives. **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE** * Completed engineering degree, preferably in Electromechanics or Mechatronics. * Basic English proficiency. * Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role. * Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems. * Experience with electrical installations (110V, 220V, and 480V). **KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS** * Knowledge of injection molding machines with toggle-type and piston-type clamping systems. * Essential knowledge of hydraulic systems. * Essential knowledge of pneumatic systems. * Ability to interpret and understand electrical schematics. * Knowledge of vacuum systems. * Ability to coordinate and implement TPM plans in the injection area. * Experience in mold assembly and disassembly (desirable). * Knowledge of peripheral and auxiliary equipment (essential). * Proficiency with measurement instruments (thermal imaging camera, pyrometers, vernier calipers). * Familiarity with LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures. * Robot programming (desirable). * Robot repair (axes, sensors, servos, drives). * Electrical work knowledge (220V and 440V). * Ability to operate welding equipment (desirable). * Critical and logical thinking. * Organizational ability. * Communication skills and verbal fluency. Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well\-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments.