Mold Technician

About the role

At Westfall Technik, we are a fast-growing Plastic Injection Manufacturing Company based in the USA, with plans to expand globally. We are committed to keeping our jobs in the US and currently support over 1,100 employees across 11 facilities. Our Wakefield, Michigan location values its employees' skills and talents, which have been crucial to our business growth.

Responsibilities

• Daily turnovers for effective communication with molding engineer when on-site or through detailed emails if face-to-face communication is not possible
• Training, coaching, and mentoring of new team members
• Material handling, mixing, drying, analysis, inventory & documentation
• Mold interface hookups, water, electrical, clamping, knockouts, sprue, misc. to the molding machines is complete, & documented
• Participate in sampling reviews as directed by molding engineer
• Production molding run setup & startup
• Operate molding machines and all support equipment as necessary to complete production runs on designated shift as required
• Maintain the system for tagging/cleaning/storage of all molds
• Maintain molding support equipment
• Maintain Raw material storage system
• Conduct Housekeeping as required
• Mold wipe downs and basic preventative maintenance
• Basic tool repair and pull and set tools on molds
• Press color changes and continuity
• Press hopper setup and repair
• Troubleshoot machine/process problems and correct in a timely manner
• Operate and diagnose IM machines and automated downstream equipment
• Able to perform thorough quality checks and perform tasks with accuracy
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment
• Must be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced and team environment
• Direct IP and assist in the training of new IP's
• Demonstrate leadership qualities
• Follow all policies and procedures

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Prior mold technician experience required
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Experience leading a team and training new employees

Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Prior mold technician experience required
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Experience leading a team and training new employees

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package including a salary range of $19-$24.00/hour (based on education and experience), plus a $1.50 3rd shift differential. Additional benefits include 11 paid holidays, sick pay, vacation pay, a 401K plan with employer match, medical, dental, vision, company-sponsored life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, and paid parental leave.

Pay

$19- $24.00/hour (Based on education and experience) + $1.50 3rd shift differential

Schedule

Sunday-Thursday, 11:00pm- 7:00am

Company Culture

We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.