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Harmac Medical Products Injection Molding Technician/Mechanic II (11pm-7am) in Buffalo, New York
Injection Molding Technician/Mechanic II (11pm-7am)
About the Organization Harmac Medical Products, Inc, based in Buffalo, N.Y. is a leading, award-winning contract manufacturer of single-use medical devices, serving the global marketplace for more than 40 years. With manufacturing locations in the U.S., Ireland and Mexico, the privately held company provides innovative technical solutions and manufacturing services for leading Fortune 500 med-tech companies and high potential start-ups. Harmac's mission is to change the lives of patients, employees and the communities in which we work.
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Category Mechanical
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Shift Third
Number of Openings 1
Salary Range Starting Wage: $22-27
Description
Job Summary
This position will work the 3rd shift (11 pm - 7 am Sunday- Friday) and perform setups, repairs, and adjustments to injection molding machines.
Job Duties
Positions assembled molds on press bed of molding machine bolts to assemble and align die with matrix.
Installs die on machine using clamps, bolts, and hand tools. Adjusts stroke of ram.
Connects steam, oil or waterlines to molding machines.
Sets machine controls to ensure process control during manufacturing cycle according to procedures.
Places necessary mixtures of resins, dry as required, into hopper.
Starts up sample mold runs and examine samples to ensure all requirements are in place.
Verifies critical dimensions and submits the product to Quality Assurance for approval.
Responsible for general housekeeping of work area.
Sets up and repairs machinery and equipment in accordance with diagrams, sketches, and operation manuals and manufacturers specifications.
Mounts, aligns and bolts fixtures, dies and welding heads onto fabricating machines.
Performs startup and shutdown of equipment.
Adjusts and sets controls to assure proper machine operation and timing.
Performs preventative maintenance as scheduled.
Will occasionally load heavy materials to machine.
Other duties as assigned.
Impact
Set-up and daily monitoring of molding machines and equipment to ensure continuous production.
Communicates with Manager, Plant Engineering to gain approval/escalate necessary changes for plant maintenance.
Why work at Harmac?
Harmac provides our employees with more than just a great place to work. Our comprehensive benefits package, employee wellness program, and suite of perks help our people to get the most out of their workplace experience.
Harmac offers the following perks and benefits to all employees:
Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
401K
Shift differential
Daily & weekly overtime
Paid holidays and vacations
Tuition reimbursement program
Quarterly bonuses
Peer recognition initiatives
Summer scholarships for children and grandchildren of employees
Onsite gym
Employee of the Month program
Onsite social worker to assist with important life events
Daily free fruit and on-site cafeteria
Starting Wage: $22-27
Position Requirements
Skills/Technical Skills
Computer skills necessary to operate the system maintenance program and operations software.
Understanding of injection molding, hydraulics, pneumatics, preventative maintenance, mold setup/changeovers, and basic electrical.
Ability to work any shift including 2nd and 3rd shifts.
Knowledge
Understands regulated type industries a plus.
Knowledge of medical device manufacturer and supplies knowledge a plus.
World-class manufacturing knowledge a plus.
Education
Minimum of a High School Diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or its non-US secondary education equivalent.
Associate degree preferred.
Experience
- 3-5 years related experience; or 2-year certificate combined with 2 years’ industrial mechanic experience.
This position is currently accepting applications.