Injection Mold Technician

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSMS Staffing is hiring IMMEDIATELY for an Injection Mold Technician in the De Soto, KS area. If you are looking for growth in an organization then look no further
COMPENSATION: $17 - $20 per hour or HIGHER based on experience1st shift - 8:00am - 4:30pmOvertime hours as needed.

$300 ATTENDACE BONUS AFTER 90 DAYS ON ASSIGNMENT

About the Role:

• Safely and efficiently perform varying levels of preventative maintenance, tooling
  changeovers, and mold repairs on injection molds. This role is critical in supporting
  customer expectations and driving plant metrics such as production efficiency by
  ensuring the highest possible reliability and uptime.
• Perform weekly and monthly Preventive Maintenance procedures to ensure
  that all molds are maintained to company standards and that all tooling is
  maintained in top operating condition.
• Perform in-press mold Preventative Maintenance per schedule.
• Perform “Check and Make Ready” mold preparations per schedule.
• Repair injection molds to ensure that all molds operate at maximum
  potential , including electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, basic tool and die and
  repair / rebuild of hot runner systems.
• Troubleshoot issues, both in and out of the press, and determine root cause
  (e.g. core issues, sticking parts, hydraulic cylinder problems, water leaks,
  etc.). This may require collaboration with other departments if the issue is
  not clearly a mold issue.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent.
3+ years of experience in injection molding
Proficient in repairs of hot runner systems.
Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills. Ability to define problems and
resolve quickly.
Strong mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of electrical and
mechanical systems.
Proficient in the use of lathe, mill, CNC, cranes and rigging.
Mechanical aptitude
Basic machining skills
Forklift certified
Overhead crane experience
Familiar with hot runner systems, especially valve gate systems
Experience with large molds, 40,000 to 90,000 lbs.
Familiar with stack molds
Basic knowledge of electrical wiring required for proximity sensors and limit
switches
Basic knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic functions
Basic knowledge of mold building materials, surface finishes, tolerances, and
design principals.
Ability to function well within a team setting

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