Lead Injection Mold Process Technician

Company: Dynomax Inc.
Location: Wheeling
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Lead Injection Mold Process Technician

A family-owned company, Dynomax designs, manufactures, and develops high-precision machined components, injection molding and tooling, sub-assemblies, automated work cells, specialty machines, and machine tool spindles since 1986. We are seeking a Lead Injection Mold Process Technician to join our 2nd Shift team. Will be working with highly engineered materials such as Epiol and Liquid Crystal Polymer and making electrical components for aerospace and defense applications.

Job Responsibilities:


Communicate job status and issues with senior management, engineering, and maintenance on 1st shift and coordinate work on 2nd shift
Read specifications sheet to determine machine set-up and prescribed settings and verify correct set-up of molds, presses, and auxiliary equipment before machine start up
Position, align, and secure assembled mold or mold components, and machine accessories, onto machine using hoist, power tools and hand tools
Set machine controls to regulate specified machine pressure and plastic curing time and other parameters per set-up sheet and adjust machine to coordinate flow of plastic and coolant to molds
Measure and visually inspect product for surface and dimensional defects using a microscope, micrometer, and other gages.
Set-up and adjust automatic compression, injection, or transfer machines used to mold plastic materials specified to shape, following drawings, and utilizing knowledge of machine functions
Obtain mold approval for first article molds
Assist with the set-up and maintenance of auxiliary equipment, including granulators, conveyors, liquid temperature controls, and mold electrical controls


Job Requirements:


Working knowledge of automation systems and equipment
Injection molding set-up experience
Knowledge of mold heaters and thermocouples
Ability to work with smaller tonnage machines and small parts
Ability to check parts under microscope


At Dynomax, you will not just be another employee - you will be an integral member of the family.

Benefits include:


Medical, dental and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
401(k) Plan with a generous Company match
Paid holidays, vacation and PTO
Variety of optional benefits (FSA, AFLAC, etc.)


---And more!

Manufacture a great career with Dynomax!

Apply Now!

Dynomax provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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