Injection mold process technician in Norway

About Pla-Mek

Pla-Mek was established in 1992. Today, the company is one of the country's leading injection molders and continues to have ambitions for growth and development.

Pla-Mek has a versatile machinery park for plastic injection molding.

The company is passionate about finding comprehensive and effective solutions for producing plastic products. At Pla-Mek, the injection molding machine is at the heart of operations and is combined with multi-component molding, robots, and packaging in a complete production line. We also automate the assembly of several parts on behalf of our customers.

Pla-Mek has a high standard for sustainable solutions with low C02 emissions in production, and large use of recycled material in the product.

Pla-Mek is now looking for an injection mold process technician.

Injection mold process technician

The role involves operating and setting up molding machines for the production of plastic components. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality of the products produced, monitoring production and do corrections to obtain optimal process.

The injection mold process technician is responsible for all aspects of the injection mold processes including changing out molds, completing setups, troubleshooting, operation of injection mold equipment.

Essential duties and responsibilities

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  Perform and direct the mold and material changing processes

  
  
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  Assure that mold set up, changeovers, and housekeeping standards are met

  
  
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  Ensure new job start-ups run correctly, making any necessary adjustments

  
  
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  Troubleshoot processing problems including adjustments and checks

  
  
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  Ensure molding machines and supporting systems are set to correct parameters and meeting the production goals

  
  
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  Verify process parameters and implement changes, as appropriate, to improve cycle times

  
  
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  Inspecting parts to ensure they meet the customer specifications

  
  
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  Correct any quality issues

  
  
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  Inspect machines daily for maintenance issues and report to the maintenance department

  
  
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  Monitor, train, and coach the machine operators to ensure they are following proper procedures

  
  
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  Follow all clean up and housekeeping procedures

  
  
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  Comply with all safety, quality and work rules and regulations

  
  
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  Other duties may be assigned as necessary

  
  

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

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  At least 2 years previous injection molding process experience is required

  
  
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  Proficient skills in reading, writing and arithmetic are necessary

  
  
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  Strong mechanical abilities & knowledge- preferably in the plastics industry, with experience in injection molding

  
  
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  Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; very detail-oriented

  
  
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  Excellent troubleshooting skills

  
  
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  Good computer skills

  
  

Education and experience

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  At least 2 years of experience in a similar position in the plastics industry with injection molding processes

  
  
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  High School diploma/level is preferred

  
  
  
  

Personal qualities

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  Good communication and motivation

  
  
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  Independent and accurate

  
  
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  Highly cooperative

  
  
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  Team worker

  
  

Pla-Mek offers

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  Permanent employment

  
  
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  Competitive terms and conditions

  
  
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  Personal and professional development

  
  

Moving to Norway

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  You must we willing to learn the Norwegian language

  
  
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  We assist in finding accommodation for you and your family in Sykkylven

  
  
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  We guide you in the registration as a new inhabitant Norway

  
  

More information and application

Due to European and Norwegian regulations this vacancy is open for European citizens only.

You can contact CEO Kai Roger Bjørdal for more information about the vacancy. Phone: +47 926 67 286. E-mail: kai@pla-mek.no

You can mail your application with CV (in English or Norwegian) to Gert Rietman, recruitment officer. E-mail: gert.rietman@placement.no.