Molding Set Up Operator

Your Job

Molex is currently seeking a Molding Setup Technician to join our Pinellas Park, FL site.

This role creates value by working with the injection molding machines performing breakdowns, changeovers, quality checks and operation.

Successful candidates are mechanically inclined and have experience with the injection mold process.

Our Team

The molding department is comprised of a team of several setup operators responsible for the production of plastic molded components used in commercial and industrial connector applications.

The team is driven to provide the highest quality parts to our customers, exceed customer expectations and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining a focus on safety.

Hours will be Monday through Thursday 7:00 p.m.

to 5:00 a.m.

This role offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus to external candidates

What You Will Do

• Setup injection molding machines and ensure they are operating within Molex performance and quality standards.

• Monitor process stability and adjust as necessary

• Process and troubleshoot molds for issues such as flash, shorts, burns, or flow lines

• Monitor quality of parts produced by performing visual inspections to identify visual defects in parts

• Perform various measuring and recordkeeping inspection procedures.

• Assist in daily and monthly preventive maintenance duties

• Accurately and consistently complete all required paperwork

• Actively support 5S, EHS, Quality, and GLSS programs by following all approved practices and procedures, performing clean-up activities, and identify/recommend improvements to Management.

• Fulfill responsibilities/authorities detailed in any control plan associated with this position.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the department

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience operating injection molding machines

• Experience with injection mold tooling breakdown and assembly

• Familiar with different resin types (PA66, PBT, PC)

• Basic understanding of injection molding processing principles (decoupled processing)

What Will Put You Ahead

• RJG Master Molder certified

• CAD experience (NX)

• Tooling repair experience

• SAP/Mii experience

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