Injection Molding Technician

Job Description

MAU is hiring an Injection Molding Technician at our client in North Charleston, SC. As an Injection Molding Technician, you will set up, operate, and process, maintain, monitor, and control injection molding equipment including resin drying and conveying, injection molding machines, hot runners and molds, fluid temperature control systems, and robot/automation.

Benefits Package

Competitive compensation package

401k and 401k matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Various opportunities for personal and professional development

Health savings accountRequired Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED

10+ years of relevant work experience

Experience in the following areas: crane operation, compressed air/pneumatic actuators and systems, electro-mechanical controls, robotics, optical sensor systems, resin drying, molds, fluid thermal control systems, hot runners and injection molding machines

5+ years proven track record in injection moldingGeneral Requirements

Demonstrated ability to support and actively participate in event response activities in highly automated 24/7 production settings

Ability to document problems and works to bring them rapidly to solutionPreferred Requirements

AAS degree in related field; OR

Equivalent military training or industrial training; OR

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience in an FDA regulated environment (medical, pharmaceutical, food)

Ability and experience with automated records systems such as SPC, MES, EWM, SAP

Proficiency in reading schematics, wiring diagrams, and other technical documents

Experience in planning/organizing work, managing execution, checking results and revising the work plan in accordance with the daily work plan

Computer literacyEssential Functions

Operate and maintain injection molding/automation equipment to achieve production goals

Lead execution of production schedule to achieve production goals

Maintain controlled areas and environmental monitoring in injection molding production

Lead and actively participate in production event response

Lead review and author SOP’s and other documents, as required

Assist during equipment maintenance, including mold and robot end of arm and IMM restoration, predictive and preventative maintenance

Ensure all event response and production operations activities are correctly documented in SAP

Lead the growth and development of the device assembly process team by training fellow technicians in areas of expertise as well as learning new systems

Lead teams in Systematic Problem-Solving tools to establish Root Cause Analysis and resolve equipment issues

Partner with Process Owners on practical changes or improvements to equipment and department work practices

Record and review production data and activities per SHL work instructions

Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties

Support and implement system/equipment reliability improvement projects

Perform other tasks as assignedPhysical Demands

This position may require the following to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to move equipment and/or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds within the facility using various body positions

Routinely operate and inspect manufacturing equipment using hands

Ability to stand for up to a 12-hour shift

Corrected vision to 20/30

Occasionally ascend/descend a ladder to service equipment

Ability to work atop elevated positions

Occasionally works around odorous and/or hazardous materials; may be required to wear latex gloves

Occasionally position self within confined spaces for inspection, repair, and maintenance of equipment

Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection

Ability to attain clean room gowning certification and work with hazardous materials, including sanitates

Frequent bending, stooping, and prolonged working overhead

Ability to work the hours necessary to support a 24/7 continuous manufacturing operation#PSCompany Description

MAU Workforce Solutions staffs excellent, effective people for their partners, allowing them to focus on their core competencies. Headquartered in Augusta, GA since 1973, MAU is a family-owned, minority company making lives better for applicants, clients, and employees through innovative workforce solutions. Today, with Branch and vendor on premise locations across the South and recruiting partners worldwide, MAU has global capabilities to help with all staffing, recruiting, and outsourcing needs.