Technician - Molding Process - Day Shift

Salt Lake City, UT

Full time

R-2651

Process Technicians are responsible for the proper set up and operation of injection molding machines for the production of precision molded plastic parts. Monitors the molding process to ensure product quality. Executes daily production tasks in accordance with production schedule. 5/8 Schedule (MON-FRI 6AM-2:30PM) (United States of America)

General Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives

• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, continuous process control by monitoring and making adjustments to maintain standard cycle times, product quality, equipment performance, and identifies potential maintenance needs/issues

• Ensure all quality and production documentation is prepared prior to releasing to production

• Ensure that press tonnage setting & mold damage protection is set.

• Ensure first piece quality prior to releasing machine to production

• Set up End of Arm tooling for robotic part removal

• Start and process molding machines

• Program and operate injection molding machines

• Pull and set injection molds

• Responsible for proper handling and care of all materials, molds and tooling

• Ensure a positive work environment and awareness of company goals and objectives

Qualifications:

• Strong foundation in intermediate mathematics

• Strong familiarity with quality measurements

• Familiarity with mold tooling and components

• Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively

• Previous molding set-up experience

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written

• Understanding of molding processing including the nature of plastics

• Demonstrated problem solving and root/cause analysis skills

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude

• Systematic Molding I – RJG, Paulson, or other accreditation

• Three years minimum experience in a plastic manufacturing facility as a process technician/set up technician

Experience/Schooling or Degree Required:

• Experience: 5+ years of injection molding experience as a Process Technician and is able to demonstrate evidence of knowledge.

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Ultradent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a global culture where differences and perspectives are sought after, welcomed, and embraced. We consider all qualified applicants fairly, based on their experience, skills, and potential to contribute to our team. Our core values – Integrity, care, quality, innovation, and hard work- guide us daily. These values, when balanced, shape our workplace culture and ensure that we remain focused on our vision while maintaining a professional and inclusive environment.  VEVRAA Federal Contractor: For more information please contact us at [email protected]

WHY WORK AT ULTRADENT:

Ultradent Products, Inc., is a collaborative and hard-working company with a 45-year history of innovation. Ours is a fun, fast-paced work environment dedicated to providing unique, solution-oriented products to dentists—and their patients—across the globe. Our company was built on a foundation of innovation, integrity, hard work, quality, and care, and we put those values into everything we do. We ask all colleagues to seek out the excluded, enhance the team, share feedback fearlessly, welcome feedback humbly, amplify all voices, and embrace our differences. Hear what some of our employees have to say #whyiultradent : https://youtu.be/UGpDHCaZ\_Yw.

WHAT BENEFITS AND PERKS YOU'LL GET AT ULTRADENT:

• Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 60 days)

• Health Savings Account with employer contribution

• 401K Plan with employer matching contribution

• Employee access to discounted Ultradent products

• Excellent Paid Time Off (PTO) and Medical Time Off (MTO) account to support medical and military events

• Five days paid between Christmas and New Years

• Education Assistance

• Onsite Fitness Center