Injection Setup Technician - 3rd Shift

Description

The Molding Setup Technician is responsible for setting up, adjusting, and maintaining molding machines to ensure efficient production of high-quality plastic parts. This role involves installing molds, troubleshooting process issues, and ensuring machines run safely and efficiently.

A Day in the Life:

• Set up and start up various molding machines according to production schedules
• Install and remove molds, ensuring proper alignment and connections
• Adjust machine parameters (temperature, pressure, cycle time, etc.) for optimal performance
• Perform first-piece inspections to verify product quality
• Troubleshoot molding and process issues to minimize downtime
• Maintain accurate production and setup documentation
• Work closely with quality, maintenance, and production teams

Keys to Success

• High school diploma or GED required
• Technical training in manufacturing, plastics, or a related field preferred
• Experience with molding machines and tooling required
• 2+ years of molding setup or processing experience preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of plastics materials and molding processes
• Ability to adjust and optimize machine settings for quality and efficiency
• Familiarity with robotics and automation systems preferred

Pay and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New York is $22.81–$34.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retail and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards