PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Set up and operate injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment to mold products from thermoplastic materials.

- Install molds in the injection molding machine, setup the mold (cooling, mold opening, ejection) and initiate the startup process (material drying, system heating).

- Setting and optimizing machine controls, regulating molding temperature, volume of plastic, molding pressure and time, according to knowledge of plastics and molding procedures.

- Conduct multiple inspections on first off pieces and regularly during machine operation.

- Responsible for changing molds and completing set ups of hot and cold runner molds successfully.

- Completing documentation and quality logs and reports. Documenting mold or process issues.

- Conduct minor preventative machine maintenance and service procedures as scheduled.

- Conduct minor maintenance and assembly of injection molds as required.

- Troubleshooting and minor repair of any equipment issues as required.

- Follow all safety procedures.

- Other related duties as directed by management.

SKILLS / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

- The incumbent should have a good understanding of the surrounding auxiliary equipment like dryers and cooling systems.

- A strong troubleshooting ability, diligence, and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and excellent organizational skills are required.

- Experience driving reach lift trucks.

- The incumbent must be capable of reading and interpreting documents such as safety policy and procedures, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.





- Positive written and oral communication skills; strong inter-personal skills; good diligence given the company wide impact; ability to be initiative-taking and incorporate efficiencies into daily tasks; creative individual with an expected ability to make recommendations for change and continuous improvement initiatives.

- an individual must be able to operate the machinery with efficiency to produce accurate parts in addition, individuals must be able to multitask while organizing daily work schedules.

- Must be able to follow directions, both verbal and written

- Ability to perform routine computer data entry and queries is required.

Education/Experience

- High school diploma

- 5+ years of experience in setting up injection molding machines and processing.

Physical Requirements

- Standing and/or walking while setting up, maintaining, and monitoring machines and production, and performing other job functions.

- Lifting and/or carrying up to approximately 50 lbs. while relieving or filling in for other department personnel or while performing other maintenance set up and operation functions.

- Pushing and/or pulling objects while performing set-up, routine repair work, and preventative maintenance.

- Occasional stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching while trouble-shooting machinery, performing machinery maintenance, and completing other job functions.

- Reaching to obtain, remove, and install machine parts in plant equipment; and to perform other job functions.

- Handling machine controls, parts, supplies, tools, and other related work materials while completing job functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

- Hot/cold temperatures based on seasonal variations.

- May be subject to humidity, noise, odors, dust.

📌 Injection Molding Operator (Ajax)
🏢 Ideal Industries
📍 Ajax