Injection Molding Technician - 1st shift at Sarstedt Inc in Newton, North Carolina

Job Description:

SARSTEDT, a leading manufacturer and distributor of blood collection and medical devices, laboratory consumables and instrumentation, seeks an Injection Molding Technician.



Shift: 1st Shift



Hours: 6:00am - 2:30pm (Monday - Friday)



Department: Injection Molding



Summary

Responsible for mold changes and set-ups according to production schedule.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities


Performs color and order changes.


Performs complete mold changes and set-ups of all molding machinery.


Prepares all release paperwork including measuring of the product and start-up.


Responsible for first line visual and dimensional inspection of the product.


Performs line clearance before starting a new order.


Troubleshoots product defects, part containment, and other issues during production.


Responsible for keeping machine cards, orders, mold change reports, and process change sheets updated.


Works according to safety regulations at all times and reports unsafe conditions immediately.


Other duties may be assigned as apparent or required by management.



Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



Education and/or Experience


High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and six months to one year related experience and/or training.

Previous injection molding experience required.



Computer Skills


To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database, Inventory, and Manufacturing software.



Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.


The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms.


The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.


The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.


The employee is occasionally required to operate a motorized forklift.


Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.



Work Environment



The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.



Benefits



SARSTEDT's benefits package includes a competitive salary, comprehensive job training, medical, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation, holidays and personal time, 401(k) matching as well as employer paid short and long-term disability and life insurance.


EOE/Female/Disabled/Veteran - SARSTEDT, Inc. participates in E-Verify