Automation, Communication Skills, Control Systems, Electricity, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), High School Diploma, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Hydraulic Engineering, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, Injection Molding, Lean Manufacturing, Machine Tool, Motion Control, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Safety Process, Schematics, Servomechanism
Job Description
The Injection Molding Automation Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing automation equipment used in injection molding operations. The role involves programming robots, supporting production, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring safe and efficient manufacturing processes.
Key Skills
- Injection molding automation
- PLCs
- HMIs
- Servo motors
- Motion control systems
- VFDs
- Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Robot programming & troubleshooting
- Industrial sensors
- EOAT (End-of-Arm Tooling)
- Preventive & corrective maintenance
- Lean manufacturing
- ISO, FDA, GMP
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- 4+ years of injection molding automation experience
- Hands-on robot programming and troubleshooting experience
- Strong PLC and HMI knowledge
- Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills