Injection Molding Technician

Based in Bridgeport, CT with 6 offices across the region we are a TOP ranked Medical Device Manufacturer! Our core values are centered around our people and our clients. We believe that putting your employees first is not only the right thing to do, but it also gives us the competitive edge to ensure our clients have an excellent experience! Over the years our reputation for providing our people with the very best has caught the eye of some reputable clients who have chosen to use us as their primary firm!

If you are an experienced Injection Technician, then please apply!

We are a global medical manufacturer that produces medical devices and components for everything from implants and surgical instrumentation to single-use disposable devices and assemblies. With over a dozen locations worldwide, we offer extensive opportunities for you to grow and advance your career.

We’re committed to creating an exceptional work environment for all our employees. That includes strong work-life balance, supportive teams, and opportunities for advancement. As soon as you start working with us, you’ll have access to:

Health benefits starting from day one
Retirement plan with company match
Sign on bonus
Off-shift premiums
Relocation benefits

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Observe all safety rules and regulations including wearing and maintaining personal protective equipment. Proper use of machine guarding and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Assist in measuring team performance for safety, quality, delivery and cost. Work with team members, other business functions, customers and suppliers to continually improve these measures
• Work in conjunction with and assist engineering personnel in the establishment of process parameters to produce product
• Setup, start and troubleshoot all secondary equipment
• Use basic measuring instruments to perform part qualifications and in-process inspection tasks.
• Work from work orders, complex drawings, sketches, sample parts, written and verbal instructions.
• Visualize finished job; interpret plan and layout work in proper operational sequence.
• Select and layout material; make necessary calculations and select allowances for shrinkage, machining, finishing and fitting.
• Accurately complete required quality and production reports and records.
• Participate in department improvement efforts.
• Arrange schedule to meet customer needs.
• Daily maintenance and cleaning of machines including lubrication. Exercise proper care in the use of tools, equipment and materials. Detect and report faulty equipment, defective materials, improper operations and/or unusual conditions to supervisor.
• Assist in the training of other associates in procedures and use of equipment.
• Maintain work area in a clean and safe condition.

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have 1+ years' experience in a molding environment
• Must be able to read blueprints and have an in-depth knowledge of molding machine mechanicals and ability to troubleshoot and / or diagnose machine problems
• Ability to maintain a safe work environment.
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to think ahead.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to work with associates.