Injection Molding and Coating Technician - Valley, NE - Full-time / Part-time

Job ID: 84701

3M is seeking an Injection Molding and Coating Technician professional to join our Personal Safety Division in Valley, NE.

3M is looking for an Injection Molding and Coating Technician professional to join our Personal Safety Division in Valley, NE. This position will provide cross-functional technical support to injection molding and coating operations. Assist in maintaining documentation systems to support safety, housekeeping, quality, and equipment preventive maintenance systems. Provide technical support for injection molding mold maintenance, assist in mold repairs, coating operations, machine trouble shooting, machine repair, process adjustments, projects, experiments and process improvement teams. Work flexible shifts as operator coverage, support, and on shift training of mold techs. On-call may be required for technical support and will be required to travel when needed.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

- Train injection molding and coating personnel on fundamental process controls, material handling, material flow, mixing, and general injection molding and coating operations. Must be able to follow procedures and assist updating documentation, such as equipment Standard Work, Standard Operating Procedures, Make Orders, Standards, Operating Test Methods, Bill of Materials, etc. as needed

- Strong working knowledge and able to train on injection molding and coating controls. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, email, and other department equipment computer programs which are widely used within the department is required

- Will be required to use test equipment, record test results, and make changes based on test results, using test instruments as prescribed by the documentation. Must be able to operate a balance, calculator, stop watch, caliper, etc., and read precise settings on the testing instruments. Determine process disposition of materials produced per documentation. Follow plant procedure for non-conforming products and escalate quality issues as determined by standards

- Set up, heat up, start up, operate, troubleshoot, and adjust process settings on the injection molding and coating equipment per standard. This includes cool down, controlled and emergency shut down on the injection molding equipment. Will be required to identify potential malfunctions on injection molding and coating equipment. Required to contact maintenance, process engineering, technical support or supervision as needed per escalation process

- Follow all 3M Plant and Departmental Safety Rules and Regulations, including Lock Out/Tag Out procedures

- Promote and train on injection molding and coating equipment as required by the job

- Follow Plant and Departmental LEAN 5S guidelines

- Operate hoists and PIV's that are required used in the area

- Adhere to waste stream profiles

- Assist department technical personnel with problem solving and experimental activities

- Assist maintenance with troubleshooting and equipment repair as directed

- Provide analysis, spreadsheets, charts, and graphs related to injection molding processes. Active in process improvement teams

- Provide flexible support and shift coverage. On-call duty may be required. Short notice call-ins, weekend work to support production, engineering and maintenance needs

- Maintain good work ethic and confidentiality

- Successfully complete all designated training

- Provide required communications to all levels in our focus factory

- Perform other duties as required by supervision

- Other duties as assigned

This position may require:

- Working overtime

- Weekend work

- Holidays as needed

- Working either 2nd or 3rd shift, depending on shift availability

Basic Qualifications:

- Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher

Preferred Qualifications:

- Possess or within the last six (6) months of completing a two (2) year technical degree or higher in a Machine Tool Technology, Injection Molding Technology, Plastics Technology and/or Tool and Die field

- A minimum of one (1) year of Injection Molding and Coating experience

- A minimum of five (5) years manufacturing experience

- Experience with hydraulic and electric injection molding processes, and coating processes

- Experience in mold care, repair, installation & removal of molds

- Experience in troubleshooting and correcting process conditions, based on historical experience

- Knowledge of basic math principals

- PC knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Lotus Notes, IMES, and other computer based systems

Location: Valley, NE

Relocation: Is not authorized

Qualified applicants will be required to take and pass 3M testing as a part of the selection process.

About 3M

Do you see the world differently? Are you inspired by how a simple shift can result in big change? Do you share your ideas in the hopes of coming up with something even better by working together? Then join 3M! With 88,000 people around the world in more than 70 countries and $30 billion in sales, 3M is committed to building on our rich heritage by bringing our best to the innovations we create. Be part of improving how people live and work every day. Be part of what's next at 3M! Follow us @3MCareers and learn more at YouTube.com/3MCareers.

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Apply now for this exciting opportunity with 3M. 3M is an EEO/AA employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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