We are looking for an experienced Molding Technician – Technical Assistant with strong hands-on expertise in Injection Molding Production and Process Setup. The ideal candidate should have practical experience in operating, setting, troubleshooting, and optimizing injection molding machines and processes in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities
Operate and set up Injection Molding Machines for production.
Perform mold loading, unloading, machine setting, and process parameter adjustments.
Set and monitor key molding parameters such as temperature, pressure, speed, injection time, holding pressure, and cooling time.
Ensure secure and efficient production with minimum machine downtime.
Troubleshoot molding defects and take corrective actions to maintain product quality.
Identify and resolve issues related to mold, machine, material, and process parameters.
Monitor production output, rejection, cycle time, and overall machine performance.
Conduct first-piece inspection and ensure products meet defined quality standards.
Support mold changeover, trial runs, and process validation activities.
Maintain process parameters and production records accurately.
Coordinate with Production, Quality, Tool Room,



Maintenance, and Process Engineering teams for smooth operations.
Implement 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Follow all safety, quality, and company procedures.

Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of strong hands-on experience in Injection Molding Production and Process Setup.
Solid knowledge of Injection Molding Machines, molds, materials, and molding processes.
Experience in process parameter setting and optimization.
Valuable troubleshooting skills for common molding defects such as:
Short Shot
Flash
Sink Mark
Warpage
Burn Mark
Weld Line
Dimensional variation
Experience in mold changeover and machine setup.
Ability to independently handle machine/process-related issues on the shop floor.
Knowledge of production and quality control practices.
Experience in a plastic injection molding / automotive / electrical & electronics / connector manufacturing environment will be preferred.

Qualification
ITI / Diploma / NTTF in Mechanical, Tool & Die, Plastics, Production, or a related discipline.

📌 Molding Technician – Technical Assistant Kochi (India)
🏢 Valkyrie People Consulting
📍 India