Injection Molding Operator at People Link Africa

Our client, a manufacturing Company in Nairobi is looking to fill the position of a Molding Technician Position.

Qualifications & skills

1. Certificate/ Diploma in moulding.
2. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the molding industry
3. Must have good organizational skills
4. Must be proactive and show initiative in taking on and completing injection molding projects
5. Must possess good verbal and written communication skills
6. Knowledge of equipment maintenance, repair and troubleshooting methods.
7. Ability to problem solve, pay close attention to detail and collaborate with others.
8. Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets within schedule.
9. Should be highly motivated.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Responsible for all aspects of the injection molding process including, but not limited to, set-up and tear down, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance and work flow.
2. Working with production personnel to ensure molded components meet requirements, making adjustments as required.
3. Providing molded components in a timely manner in order to ensure production and schedules are met.
4. Working with outside vendors to develop tooling and fixtures that result in the manufacturing of high-quality products.
5. Managing raw molding materials in a way that ensures traceability and prevents contamination.
6. Generating documentation on molding runs that can be used to control traceability and ensure reproducibility.
7. Working with Marketing, Quality, and Manufacturing Departments during concept, prototyping, and release of new products.
8. Following established procedures in order to maintain a clean and organized environment.
9. Drafting and performing mold validations.