Lead Molding Technician
Core
Set up and operate injection molding machines and molds in a medical device manufacturing environment to produce high-quality parts.
Role type
Lead Molding Technician
Builds
Medical device components via injection molding
Domain
Medical Technology / Manufacturing
Required skills
Mold setup, machine operation, preventative maintenance, root cause analysis, quality control, blueprint reading, process optimization, minor repairs, shift reporting
Preferred skills
Tool design understanding, material interaction knowledge, team leadership, safety compliance
Technologies
Injection molding machines, chiller systems, mold heaters, robots, calipers, pin gauges, optical comparators
Responsibilities
Set up molds and machines; monitor department process and quality; document adjustments; oversee set-up personnel; perform minor repairs; optimize quality and cycle times; provide shift status reports; train machine operators.
Seniority
Lead, hands-on IC with supervisory duties