Location: North Charleston,SC, USA
MAU is hiring an Injection Molding Technician at our client in North Charleston, SC. As an Injection Molding Technician, you will set up, operate, and process, maintain, monitor, and control injection molding equipment including resin drying and conveying, injection molding machines, hot runners and molds, fluid temperature control systems, and robot/automation.
Benefits Package
* Competitive compensation package
* 401k and 401k matching
* Health, dental, and vision insurance
* Various opportunities for personal and professional development
* Health savings account
* Relocation bonus
Shift Information
* 1st and 2nd shift availability
* 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM 2/2/3 schedule
Required Education and Experience
* High school diploma or GED
* 10+ years of relevant work experience
* Experience in the following areas: crane operation, compressed air/pneumatic actuators and systems, electro-mechanical controls, robotics, optical sensor systems, resin drying, molds, fluid thermal control systems, hot runners and injection molding machines
* 5+ years proven track record in injection molding
General Requirements
* Demonstrated ability to support and actively participate in event response activities in highly automated 24/7 production settings
* Ability to document problems and works to bring them rapidly to solution
Preferred Requirements
* AAS degree in related field; OR
* Equivalent military training or industrial training; OR
* Equivalent combination of education and experience
* Experience in an FDA regulated environment (medical, pharmaceutical, food)
* Ability and experience with automated records systems such as SPC, MES, EWM, SAP
* Proficiency in reading schematics, wiring diagrams, and other technical documents
* Experience in planning/organizing work, managing execution, checking results and revising the work plan in accordance with the daily work plan
* Computer literacy
Essential Functions
* Operate and maintain injection molding/automation equipment to achieve production goals
* Lead execution of production schedule to achieve production goals
* Maintain controlled areas and environmental monitoring in injection molding production
* Lead and actively participate in production event response
* Lead review and author SOP's and other documents, as required
* Assist during equipment maintenance, including mold and robot end of arm and IMM restoration, predictive and preventative maintenance
* Ensure all event response and production operations activities are correctly documented in SAP
* Lead the growth and development of the device assembly process team by training fellow technicians in areas of expertise as well as learning new systems
* Lead teams in Systematic Problem-Solving tools to establish Root Cause Analysis and resolve equipment issues
* Partner with Process Owners on practical changes or improvements to equipment and department work practices
* Record and review production data and activities per SHL work instructions
* Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties
* Support and implement system/equipment reliability improvement projects
* Perform other tasks as assigned
Physical Demands
This position may require the following to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
* Ability to move equipment and/or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds within the facility using various body positions
* Routinely operate and inspect manufacturing equipment using hands
* Ability to stand for up to a 12-hour shift
* Corrected vision to 20/30
* Occasionally ascend/descend a ladder to service equipment
* Ability to work atop elevated positions
* Occasionally works around odorous and/or hazardous materials; may be required to wear latex gloves
* Occasionally position self within confined spaces for inspection, repair, and maintenance of equipment
* Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection
* Ability to attain clean room gowning certification and work with hazardous materials, including sanitates
* Frequent bending, stooping, and prolonged working overhead
* Ability to work the hours necessary to support a 24/7 continuous manufacturing operation