Senior Plastic Injection Molding Technologist
Set up and troubleshoot injection molding machines, molds, and processes for PET preform production
Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. Hands-on with high-cavitation Husky PET preform molding, a specialized niche in packaging.
Might not be for you. Maintenance-flavored — keeping production lines running, not greenfield R&D.
The materials angleExcellent knowledge of plastic molding technologies (EBM and/or SBM and/or IM), with specific experience in Husky injection molding of PET preforms
- Seniority
- Senior
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5+ yrs
- Industry
- Packaging
- Role
- Manufacturing / Production
Role details
Serioplast
, a Global Leader in
Rigid Plastic Packaging
, is Looking for a
Senior Plastic Injection Molding Technologist
for its plant in St. Louis, Missouri! Are you a professional technologist looking for an exciting opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment? Join us and take your career to new heights!
What will you do?
- Serve as a key point of reference for Technologists and support the Technical Manager in setting priorities, removing bottlenecks, and addressing critical issues
- Set up product recipes, ensuring all required regulations and PLC parameters are correctly applied
- Perform necessary mechanical and electronic adjustments and monitor production variables to ensure product specifications are met
- Conduct investigations and troubleshooting to resolve quality issues
- Train and support production staff in resolving minor technical problems affecting product quality
- Carry out electromechanical installation and setup of machines and equipment (compressors, air conditioning systems, dryers, leak testers, cameras, palletizers, etc.)
- Develop solutions by fabricating mechanical or other components to address production or technical issues and improve machine performance
- Support the Technical Manager in continuous improvement projects and in decisions regarding machines, equipment, molds, and processes
What are we looking for?
- Excellent knowledge of plastic molding technologies (EBM and/or SBM and/or IM), with specific experience in Husky injection molding of PET preforms on high-cavitation molds
- Excellent applied knowledge of mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical and/or electronic systems
- Good applied knowledge of measuring instruments and techniques
- Good applied knowledge of WCM standards
- Minimum 5 years’ experience working with industry specific technologies and productive processes
What do we offer?
- Continuous training: Grow professionally by working alongside industry experts
- Dynamic and international environment: Join a team engaged in global projects
- Career growth opportunities in an industry leading company
- Internal mobility: Opportunities for job rotation and career progression
Additional Perks & Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Sounds like a fit? We’d love to hear from you!
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