Injection Molding Setup/Processing Technician

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent (looking for a candidate with flexibility)

Rate (range): starting from $69,000.00 / year

Benefits: Extended Health Care, Dental Care and Paid Vacation

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

WHAT WE OFFER, OUR BENEFITS

• Increases based on role progression.
• Benefits: Paid vacation, extended dental and health care.
• A clean and safe indoor work environment.
• Training and opportunity for advancement.
• Outstanding team support.

Kem-Group USA, a division of Kemflo, is a rapidly growing company with a 25,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Houston, Texas. Established in 2021, we're expanding our operations to include manufacturing and seeking a skilled Processing Technician to join our team. This individual would be responsible for all aspects of the injection molding process from setup to processing material to the maintenance of the model and machinery.

A FORKLIFT AND OVERHEAD CRANE LICENSE IS A MUST

Duties & Responsibilities

• Set up and start molding machines.
• Assure that mold setup, changeovers, and housekeeping standards are met.
• Prepare materials based on orders for all machines.
• Ensure new start-up jobs run correctly, making any necessary adjustments.
• Troubleshoot processing issues including normal adjustments and checks.
• Communicate with our head office in Toronto.
• Ensure molding machines and supporting systems are set to correct parameters and meet the production goals.
• Work with production personnel to ensure molded parts meet requirements and make adjustments as needed.
• Review and inspect machines daily for maintenance issues and report any to the maintenance department.
• Maintain cleanliness of all manufacturing equipment, molds, and work areas and floor around molding machines
• Verify and update equipment documentation daily.
• Assist in monitoring process conditions to ensure production meets customer specifications.
• In conjunction with other departments, participate in identifying and analyzing non-conformance or production/quality problems; and developing, implementing
• Working knowledge with pneumatic and hydraulics
• Label, monitor and clean material hoppers
• Set-up and monitor robots and end-of-arm tooling
• Set-up PLC with parameters set out in Job Traveler

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong mechanical abilities and knowledge, preferably in the plastics industry with experience in injection molding.
• Demonstrated experience with various hand tools, such as.
• Crane and forklift certification
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, very detailed-oriented
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication skills interacting with all levels of a company’s hierarchy.
• and verifying corrective actions.
• Participate in cross-training with other departments on the production line to further your skillset.

Education & Experience

• 2-5 years of previous injection molding setup and process experience is required.
• High school diploma is required, but a college degree is preferable.

Following health and safety procedures

Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and comfortable with heavy lifting (up to 50lbs)

If you're interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application through one of the following channels:

- Indeed: Upload your resume and apply directly

- Phone: Call our main office at 905-832-1217

- Email: Send your resume to [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $69,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked with pneumatic and hydraulics equipment
• Do you have experience in processing PVC,CPVC, PE material

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Forklift Certification (Required)
• Overhead Crane Certification (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Cypress, TX 77433 (Required)

Work Location: In person