Senior Injection Mold Process Technician

Igloo Products Corp. is an iconic, fast-growing American brand known for its exceptional and durable coolers that meet everyday needs. For more than 75 years, Igloo has been a leader in the housewares industry and has since evolved into a high-growth lifestyle brand, inspiring outdoor experiences centered around fun, family, and friends.

Founded in as a metalworking shop bringing fresh cold water to Texas workers in the field to inventing the Playmate to becoming America's most recognizable brand of ice chests, the Igloo story spans more than 75 years of delivering coolness to the world. Today, Igloo has 90% + brand awareness and is #1 in market share in the US, is a pioneer in sustainability for our category with the launch of biodegradable coolers and coolers made with from post-consumer recycled resin and other sustainable materials and has a growing DTC business allowing us to build direct relationships with our consumers.

In 2021, Igloo was acquired by Dometic Brands and now there is the opportunity to Globally grow both brands together.

We are on a journey of continuous growth - now looking for our next star - a passionate Senior Technican - Process

This role, you will be involved in the coordination of production activities related to Molding department performance goals.

Essential

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

* Coordinates production activities related to manufacture and/or assembly, testing and packing activities as required.

* Ensures that production activities are carried out in accordance with approved procedures and all non-conformances are dispositional and approved as required prior to further processing. Identifies, and records any problems relating to the product making in blow molds and injection molds.

* Troubleshoots problems with blow mold and injection mold equipment and takes corrective actions.

* Validates new resin, colorant, and additives.

* Develops, creates, and follows up on new lockdown Process Sheets. Verifies manufacturing documents.

* Works closely with Production Supervisors and Operations personnel to achieve and maintain departmental goals.

* Maintains and improves safety and quality (safety devices, guarding equipment, spare parts list, set-up instructions, and troubleshooting protocol).

* Provides training to less experienced process technicians, material technicians and set-up technicians.

* Prepare reports and data collection as directed by immediate supervisor. Complete paperwork in assigned role.

* Operates forklifts and cranes to replace molds. Remains current on forklift training and certification as required by supervisor, manager, and/or Igloo Safety.

* Starts/shuts down machines, Responsible for machine adjustments.

* Conducts minor repairs and changes inserts.

* Responsible for the monitoring and control of assigned process.

* Ensure the production is running in an efficient manner.

* Provides solutions for technical problems associated with assigned processes.

* Interfaces between Tooling, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Quality related to assigned processes.

* Verifies tooling, instructions, and materials prior to use on assigned processes.

* Ensures FPIs (First Part Inspection) are conducted as required. Performs process verification prior to job commencement.

* Helps supervisor assess and identify training needs of less experienced technicians. Familiarizes Technicians and Material Technicians with quality objectives, work criteria and safety hazards.

* Obtains approved disposition for non-conformances prior to process continuation.

* Promotes Safety, Quality and Environmental awareness.

* Ensures safe working practices are followed and all accidents, hazards, near misses, and property damage are reported in a timely manner.

* Ensure work area(s) are maintained in a clean and organized manner.

* Other duties as assigned (reports, measurements, validations, test, set up, minor repairs, etc.)

What do we offer?

* Medical

* Dental

* Vision

* Life Insurance

* Short term & Long-term disability

* Accidental death insurance

* Supplemental life insurance

* Company paid holidays

* Flexible Spending Accounts

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

A suitable background would be a solid…