Injection Molding Process Technician

Flex is the manufacturing partner of choice that helps a diverse customer base design and build products that improve the world. Through the collective strength of a global workforce across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex delivers technology innovation, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions to various industries and end markets. Create the extraordinatry:

• Industry: Electrical / Electronic Manufacturing
• Type: Public Company
• NASDAQ: FLEX
• Headquarters: 2 Changi South Lane, Singapore, 486123
• Company Size: 10,001+ employees
• Website: flex.com

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Job Description

The Injection Molding Process Technician will be based in Libertyville, IL. The Injection Molding Process Technician performs molding machine startups and corrects non-conformances using scientific molding and root-cause analysis techniques. Additionally, the Injection Molding Process Technician installs, removes, and troubleshoots complex plastic injection molds using various tools in a safe and efficient manner.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Intense collaboration
• Passionate customer focus
• Thoughtful, fast, disciplined execution
• Tenacious commitment to continuous improvement
• Relentless drive to win

Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do…

• Complete daily cycle checklist to ensure safe and efficient operation of complex injection molding equipment
• Perform set-up of injection molding equipment
• Setting and adjusting molds prior to production
• Process test runs and prepare records, charts, and graphs of results for presentation to engineering and quality teams
• Daily mold and line cleaning
• Complete line clearance following color changes
• Adjusting production rates
• Respond to machine alarms
• Monitor, audit, and provide guidance to line operators
• Provide technical assistance to process development and engineering personnel

Here is some of what you’ll need (required)…

• Experience performing mold setups or similar work using tools and machinery related to plastic injection molding
• Minimum 2 years of experience performing injection molding processing
• Strong Hands-On injection molding processing and troubleshooting ability using scientific approach .
• Comprehensive knowledge and thorough understanding of robotics (Wittmann, Sepro, Yushin) and auxiliary equipment used with Plastics Injection molding machines
• Experience of Multi-Shot molding, automated color blending and central material drying system (Conair, Wittmann)
• Experience with engineering grade materials
• Ability to work under limited supervision, to self-initiate activities and to work within time limits.
• Proficiency using shop monitoring systems for proper assignment of various codes, mold cavitation, etc.
• Ability to communicate root cause issues and actions being implemented
• Relentless continuous improvement driver

Here are a few of our preferred experiences:

• Scientific molding such as RJG master molder highly desired
• Experience with world class machines (Netstal, Krauss Maffei, Roboshot, etc) and tooling maintenance procedures
• Troubleshooting skills
• 2+ years experience performing mold setups or similar work using tools and machinery related to plastic injection molding
• Good team building skills
• Ability to lead, guide/coach/Mentor and direct team members to support molding operation
• Degree, Certification, or training in plastics highly desired

Here are a few examples of what you’ll get for the great work you provide…

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401K
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee discounts at local retailers

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Job Category

Operations

Relocation

Eligible for domestic relocation only

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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