Plastic Technician in Daleville, Virginia at Eldor Automotive Powertrain

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Eldor Corporation, our parent company in Orsenigo, Italy has remained a leading supplier of ignition system components for gas-powered vehicles for over 50 years. The US plant officially opened and produced its first products in 2018. With a local sales & technical office in Detroit, as well as our global “sister” companies - Eldor USA remains strongly positioned for continuous growth.

Eldor Automotive Powertrain USA is looking for a Plastics Technician to join our Plastics department within our production facility located in Daleville, VA.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Plastics Technician is responsible for optimizing the performance of injection molding processes by ensuring equipment operates safely, efficiently, and consistently while producing quality parts that meet customer specifications. The Plastic Technician is responsible for supporting production through technical expertise, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Daily Mission:

• Perform mold and machine changeovers safely and efficiently while minimizing downtime.
• Set up, start up, and optimize injection molding machines to achieve production and quality targets.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities on molds, tooling, and production equipment as assigned.
• Troubleshoot processing, equipment, and tooling issues to minimize downtime and improve productivity.
• Support production by responding promptly to machine alarms, process deviations, and equipment failures.
• Follow all company safety policies, environmental requirements, and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area by actively participating in 7S activities and workplace organization initiatives.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to achieve departmental goals.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Successful employees in this role typically have the following characteristics: Proactive, diligent, critical thinker & problem-solver, willing to learn and teach others.

ABOUT THE QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

• High School Diploma

Experiences Required:

• Minimum1 year of work experience with plastic injection molding processes and equipment.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Visio.
• SAP experience preferred.

Technical Knowledge/Skills (Preferred):

• Knowledge of construction of plastic injection molds, including hot runner systems.
• General knowledge of maintenance systems (PM, TPM), electrical and electronics, PLC programming, Pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical systems.
• Experience determining root cause and corrective action for quality defects (equipment, process, mold, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret part drawings with strong understanding of GD&T.
• Ability to communicate and negotiate individually and as part of a team, Willing to learn new skills and teach others.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time.

BENEFITS

• Quarterly $ bonuses $
• Health, dental, and Vision insurance + HSA options
• Short/Long-Term Disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid-Time-Off + Vacation Days
• Paid Parental Leave
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development
• A positive and supportive work environment
• Access to ONSITE Wellness benefits (Full Gym/Fitness center, Discounted YMCA membership)
• Potential for Relocation Assistance

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer.

Monday - Friday, Some Overtime (as needed)
4:00 PM - 12:00 AM