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The Fountainhead Group, Inc. MOLD TECHNICIAN - 2nd Shift in New York Mills, New York
Molding Technician - Plastic Molding
Full Time, 2nd Shift
New York Mills, NY
The Fountainhead Group is looking for a diligent, experienced Molding Technician to join our FGI Family and support our growing Manufacturing Department. Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager, the Molding Technician is responsible for all tasks related to Plastic Molding Machinery, including set-up, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all Molding processes.
About Us:
The Fountainhead Group is a family-owned and operated company, dedicated to the success and longevity of our business, our employees, and our community. For more than 130 years, FGI has been creating, innovating, and manufacturing liquid sprayer products for the world's top brands and retailers. From the first compressed air sprayer in 1888, we have dedicated ourselves to creating products that make our customer’s lives easier, expanding our offering to include the highest quality sprayer technology for both home and professional use.
Across four manufacturing and distribution centers in Central New York, we’re committed to the betterment of our FGI Family of employees and our local community, supporting more than 350+ local nonprofits through our robust philanthropy and volunteer programs to ensure the success of our community for generations to come.
What You’ll Do:
The below describes a typical day as a member of our collaborative Manufacturing Department, but additional responsibilities may be required by the Process Engineering Manager.
Oversee and manage the set-up and processing of all Plastic Molding machinery to support the success of our team of Machine Operators
Perform diligent quality checks of product and machinery throughout the production cycle to ensure processes produce quality products throughout the day.
Ensure daily production quotas are met by minimizing equipment downtime and innovating molding processes
Troubleshoot discrepancies in product and manufacturing errors as they arise for all molding machines and ancillary equipment
Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Plastic Molding, and Maintenance departments to support production timelines and success
Manage change parts and materials needed to keep the equipment in top running condition.
Who You Are:
The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years hands-on experience supporting blow and injection molding processes in a manufacturing setting
You possess mechanical skills and have the ability to work in and on equipment in a safe and efficient manner to accomplish repair and maintenance tasks.
You are diligent and experienced in Quality Assurance of manufactured products
You are innovative and possess a strong technical knowledge of molding processes
You are a team player who likes to work collaboratively and can quickly prioritize tasks
You are an analytical problem-solver with proven ability to work from blueprints or schematics as they relate to machinery
High school diploma or equivalent education required
You are 18 or older.
The Fountainhead Group is an AAE/Equal Opportunity Employer (AAE/EEO) and ranked one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York State by the Society for Human Resource Management. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, refugee or disability status. With over 12 languages spoken at FGI, regardless of language ability, education, or training, there is a place for you within the FGI Family!
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