09th June, 2025
Our manufacturing client in Buffalo, NY is looking for a 3rd shift Injection Mold Technician to join their team!
This is an onsite/full-time/permanent position
Hourly range based on experience: $20-$27/HR
The successful employee in this role will be responsible for the installation and removal of molds. Also performing troubleshooting and molding machine start-ups to prescribed production standards.
Key Job Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned during the production run by following the first piece inspection procedure on all new start-ups. Responsible for troubleshooting machine problems as identified by the machine inspector/operator and adjusting machine parameters.
- Responsible for the safe and efficient installation and removal of full molds and plates in the injection molding machinery.
- Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of molding machinery, electronic scales, and various measuring instruments.
- Responsible for the visual and dimensional inspection of parts as well as updating logs to ensure the quality of the finished product.
- Responsible for various process improvement procedures, including purging cylinders, reheating machines, and eliminating scrap.
- Responsible for repairing mold water leaks and inspecting mold electrical connections to ensure proper function and safe operation.
- Occasionally required to run Molding Experimental Orders and distribute product samples per instructions.
- Maintain accurate daily shift change logs.
- Responsible for the productivity and efficiency of molding production by maintaining proper machine cycle, part containment, and cavitation.
- Responsible for entering Mattec data, including startup scrap and downtime.
- Originate, support, and maintain all 5S activities throughout the molding floor.
- Responsible for filling in as molding operators, material handlers, and performing any other capable and reasonable function at the request of supervision.
Required Skills: - Minimum 1 year of Injection Mold Experience
- High School Diploma or GED
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.
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