Molding Technician - Level 1 – 2nd Shift at AKKODIS

Job Title:             Molding Technician - Level 1 – 2nd Shift
Location:             Southington, CT (Onsite)
Duration:            10 Months
Pay Range:         $24-$28/Hour on W2
Shift-                    2nd Shift -Mon- Fri (2:45 PM- 11:15 PM)
 

Qualifications:

• Strong mechanical ability and analytical skills.
• Sound judgment in the execution of technical/troubleshooting issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills to facilitate communication at various levels and areas within the organization.
• Understanding of computers and computerized controls.
• Ability to learn new technologies; understand and perform continuous improvement activities.

Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma, or GED required. Technical school background desirable.
• Up to 3 years of manufacturing experience. Previous experience with plastic injection molding equipment desirable.

Work Environment
• Work involves use of manufacturing equipment or close proximity to equipment. May be exposed to biohazards and/or chemicals.
• Work environment can range from clean room and proper gowning requirements to a production area that is open, potentially noisy, and with moving equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. and push/pull up to 80 lbs.
• Recurring physical demands include standing, walking, stooping, crouching, climbing, bilateral motion involving hands, wrists, and upper body.
• Concentrated visual attention to perform checks on products and components.
• Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time.

Responsibilities:

The Molding Technician is responsible for basic and advanced equipment and process set-up, changeovers, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance and basic repair and rebuild. Equipment includes Injection Molding Machines and associated ancillary equipment.

• Perform machine/mold safety checks; perform mold changeovers.
• Perform cycle checks, adjust business plan and prioritize workload according to business needs.
• Make accurate process adjustments to alleviate non-conforming parts.
• Perform mold start-up/QC Inspection; set up gages to perform QC checks.
• Carry out basic cleaning of molds; complete preventive maintenance.
• Utilize MVP in relation to PM tasks.
• Assist Operators as required.
• Process material changeovers – fill barrels, mix materials and ensure traceability.
• Execute basic functions of the Shibaura Injectvisor operator controller – load programs and process adjustments.
• Perform basic troubleshooting when answering machine alarms.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Pay Details: $24.00 to $28.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance