Plastics Technician

Description

Job Summary: Professional responsible for planning and executing the operational sequence of injection molding machines, operating and adjusting processes, changing molds, and evaluating the injection process. Key Highlights: 1. Operation and adjustment of injection molding machines 2. Mold change and preparation, ensuring integrity 3. Identification and correction of defects in aesthetic parts **Main Duties and Responsibilities** * **Plan and execute the operational sequence of injection molding machines, performing complete set\-ups according to the production plan and established technical instructions.** * **Operate and adjust horizontal injection molding machines, setting parameters such as mold closing, opening, ejection, temperatures, pressure levels, speed, cycle time, decompression dosages, back pressure, and other critical process parameters.** * **Perform mold change and preparation, ensuring correct installation, clamping, cooling, and alignment, thereby safeguarding the integrity of molds used in producing cases, pallets, spatulas, applicators, and other cosmetic parts.** * **Evaluate and fine-tune the injection process, identifying machines or molds requiring correction, technical intervention, or optimization.** * **Conduct tests and complete operational records, Setup Cards, checklists, and other mandatory documentation, noting parameters, incidents, and results per internal standards.** * **Identify, analyze, and correct typical defects in aesthetic parts, such as flash, sink marks, short shots, discoloration, visible gate marks, warpage, and weld lines.** * **Continuously monitor process stability, detect anomalies, implement corrective actions, or escalate to support teams when necessary.** * **Remove, store, and return molds following organizational, addressing, and safety standards.** * **Support basic preventive and corrective maintenance of machines and peripherals.** * **Conduct training and guide operators to ensure proper execution of tasks and dissemination of best injection practices.** * **Halt production when required upon identification of risks, critical defects, or operational deviations compromising quality and safety.** * **Collaborate with Quality, Tooling, Engineering, and Production Planning & Control (PCP) departments to drive process improvements, waste reduction, and efficiency gains.** * **Comply with and promote safety, hygiene, quality, and environmental protection standards. **Requirements** * **Completed High School education.** * **Technical Course in Plastics (Mandatory).** * **Proven experience in thermoplastic injection, preferably with products from the cosmetics sector or high-surface-finish applications.** * **Knowledge of reading and interpreting technical drawings.** * **Proficiency in setup processes, fine adjustments, and defect analysis.** * **Experience with quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001\)E** * **Experience with safety procedures (applicable NRs). Work Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 12 PM to 10 PM; Friday, 12 PM to 9 PM. \- 1-hour dinner break, 15-minute afternoon coffee break, and 15-minute workplace gymnastics on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the afternoon. Employment Type: Full-time CLT Compensation: R$2\.000,00 \- R$5\.000,00 per month Benefits: * Medical assistance * Dental assistance * Free parking * Life insurance * Transportation allowance Work Location: On-site