Plastic Injection Mold Setup Tech, 2nd Shift (Min. 3 Yrs. Exp.) Full Time NEW

Augustine Plastics, Inc. in Somerset, PA continues to grow! And we’re expanding our team of talented Plastic Injection Mold Setup Technicians, 2nd Shift. You will use your minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on plastic injection mold setup experience and strong knowledge of machinery and equipment, including automation, to play a key role in the production of plastic parts and components for the Aerospace & Defense and Medical industries and more. Monday to Friday, 2nd Shift, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM with shift premium pay (training period shift TBD, either 1st Shift 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM or 3rd Shift, 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM). Comprehensive Benefits Package! To learn about Augustine Plastics, visit www.admapi.com. Relocation assistance will be considered.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Follow Work Instructions to set up and change over injection molding machines, automation, and auxiliary equipment for different jobs.
• Maintain optimum molding processes.
• Perform material handling/storage, and other miscellaneous jobs.
• Evaluate parts per Molding and Finishing Guidelines and perform process validation on all start-up parts.
• Enter required information on IQMS RTStation operator panel.
• Establish process control plans per customer requirements.
• Maintain setup records.
• Identify and recommend parts and accessories that need to be ordered.
• Provide operator training as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Hands-on Plastic Injection Mold Setup experience, which includes mold setups, startups, processing, troubleshooting, and removal
• Strong knowledge of machinery and equipment including automation
• Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of resins and materials
• Manufacturing experience
• Heavy lifting
• Ability to use hoists or overhead cranes to maneuver and set up tooling weights of up to approximately 15,000 lbs.
• Strong attention to detail
• Negative Panel Drug Test

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the following machinery and equipment preferred: Conair® Silo, hot stampers, ultrasonic welders, control systems, chiller, robots, forklift, scales, building hydraulic hose, building water hose, hopper loaders, parts separator, dryers, new molds, and miscellaneous equipment
• Experience with multimeters, air tools, hand tools, power tools, test equipment, gauges, scales, gantries, and hoists
• Experience with ERP/MRP software
• Valid forklift operator’s license

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Plastics Technologist Certification or Associate degree in Plastics Technology highly preferred
• Minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on plastic injection mold setup experience required
• Willing to train the right candidate with extensive mechanical and machinery experience

Top Perks & Benefits:

• Holidays Off with Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (listed below)
• Promote-from-Within Opportunities

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Program
• Paid Holidays
• Medical and Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Safe Harbor Match
• Annual Attendance/Holiday Bonus Eligibility
• Life Insurance Option
• Fitness Center Membership, Corporate Discount
• Wellness Center Membership, Corporate Discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 2nd Shift, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
• Training on either 1st Shift or 3rd Shift, TBD
• Shift premium pay
• Occasional overtime as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Somerset, PA 15501: Reliably commute, or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Drug-Free Workplace

As a Federal Government Contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Augustine Die & Mold, Inc. (ADM) is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (which includes a pre-employment panel drug test, including cannabis). Additionally, because of ADM’s work on defense and aerospace products and the requirement of safety-sensitive positions, ADM takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a pre-employment panel drug test prior to starting employment.

Pay: $20.00 – $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 3-5 years of ‘hands-on’ PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING experience, which includes injection mold setups, startups, processing, troubleshooting, and removal? (How many years?) This is a requirement.

Work Location: In person