Injection Molding Technician - 1st Shift - Bristol, RI

About the role

The Injection Molding Technician plays a critical role in delivering high-quality thermoplastic components by setting up, optimizing, and troubleshooting injection molding processes. This hands-on position helps drive production efficiency, product quality, and continuous improvement while partnering closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Manufactures close tolerance plastic parts by setting up and operating an injection molding machine, while maintaining high safety standards, equipment, and all quality documentation.
• Sets up and runs new production jobs when scheduled.
• Ensures manufactured parts conform with all customer requirements through the completion of detailed inspection plans/reports.
• Runs production safely and consistently measuring all critical areas per sample lot size.
• Deburrs and bags all production in accordance with the router steps and stamps off operations before moving to the next operation.
• Maintains 5S work space before, during, and after each scheduled shift.
• Reads blueprint drawings and work orders to understand and meet customer specifications.
• Produces parts by following the work orders, blueprints, and programming folders.
• Sets up molds for each work cell and maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements following manufacturer's instructions.
• Maintains drawing specifications by observing process temperatures and injection pressures to detect non-conformances.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces.
• Calculates dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers, Vernier calipers, and optical comparator.
• Informs supervisors and team leads when machinery needs repairs.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with all company EH&S policies and procedures.
• Contributes to team effort by performing other supporting tasks as directed by the Shift Supervisor.
• Works in a manner that complies with all site policies and procedures, and actively demonstrates SG principles of conduct & action.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED certificate.
• Ability to read, understand and follow written materials including blueprint drawings, job orders, etc.
• 5+ years experience in thermoplastics processing.
• 5+ years prior experience in set-up and operation of injection molds and auxiliary equipment.
• Experience using inspection equipment and following quality procedures.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, good attendance and flexibility to work overtime as needed.
• Manual dexterity required to operate machinery and program equipment.
• Ability to read written materials and measuring instruments.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Pay

Local pay range for this position is $24.00 to $34.00 per hour. This rate can vary depending on location, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to the hourly base pay rate, this position is eligible for periodic bonus payments/an annual bonus, with a targeted bonus amount up to 10% of the hourly rate based on company and individual performance measures. The total annual target cash range (hourly pay rate plus bonus, annualized) for this position is $52,400 to $74,200. Bonus payments are variable and not guaranteed. Standard overtime pay is calculated at 1.5 times the hourly rate.

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing
  • Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Healthcare Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
  • LiveWell Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP)
  • Cash Balance Pension Plan
  • Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
  • Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• Additional Benefits
  • Group Legal
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Auto and Home Insurance
  • Pet Insurance and Discounts
  • Back-up Child & Elder Care
  • PerkSpot Employee Discount Program