Plastic Injection Molding Technician in Mukwonago, Wisconsin

The Technician B -- Plastic Injection Molding is responsible for setting up molding machines and supporting the Molding department machines, and employees, with die set-up and removal.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Set-up and start-up Molding Machines and auxiliary equipment with Journeyman guidance
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all set-up hardware including waterlines, water fittings, clamps, bolts, washers and spacers
• Troubleshoot machine stoppages such as stuck parts, blocked cavities etc. with Journeyman guidance
• Perform color changes and insert changes
• Perform first shot inspections and confirm job is ready for production
• Material handling, die cleaning and break relief as necessary
• Document set-up information
• Relay pertinent product and quality-related information to Operators, Inspectors, Supervisors and peers -- written and verbal
• Maintain and ensure work area is kept clean and safe
• May assist with tool sampling, die disassembly/reassembly, and metrology lab work
• Other duties and projects determined by production
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Education, Skills, and Experience

• Must have attained or be in the process of attaining one of the following:

• Classroom portion of the Plastics Apprenticeship program
• Classroom portion of a Plastics-related AS or BS degree program
• Certifications in Plastics-related disciplines
• One year OTJ training
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions
• Proficient problem solving skills required
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Basic skills in metrology and the use of measuring equipment
• Proficient math skills including adding, subtracting, multiply, and dividing decimals