Molding Technician II - Sanford at Fortune Brands

You are an experienced technician with three to five years of injection molding background and a high school diploma. You are familiar with scientific molding p

Work type: onsite

Location: Sanford, North Carolina

Salary: $28,260 – $68,640/yr

Type: Full-time

Summary

You are an experienced technician with three to five years of injection molding background and a high school diploma. You are familiar with scientific molding principles and have either completed RJG training or possess the ability to finish it shortly. **What makes it worth a look...** Fortune Brands is hiring for an on-site position in Sanford, North Carolina, offering a salary range of $28,260 to $68,640 per year. You will benefit from a 401(k) program with company contributions and comprehensive health plans. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Possess hands-on experience with advanced troubleshooting and mold setup. * Can read blueprints and use calipers for quality checks. * Are comfortable operating PIT equipment and lifting 45 pounds. * Have experience with robotic work cells and process parameter adjustments.

Job Description

## Job Description
BASIC JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Start-up and or shutdown molding machines and auxiliary equipment as needed.


• Independently perform mold changes and provide assistance and guidance to others during mold change activities


• Adjusts process parameters to ensure high quality at production standards. Maintain records of adjustments.


• Successfully trouble shoot problems on machines, molds, robots and can successfully make adjustments to maintain quality/production.


• Change pneumatic fixtures and end effectors on robotic work cells.


• Provides technical direction and support to setters and molding associates.


• Assists with troubleshooting escalations, supports training and development of lower labor grades, and makes proactive decisions aligned with production priorities


• Applies scientific molding principles and RJG methodology to establish, optimize, and sustain robust molding processes. Performs and interprets complex RJG studies and uses data to drive process improvements.


• Set-up/perform tool (arm) changes, adjustments, re-teach robots and calibrate all robotic equipment as necessary.


• Perform daily, weekly, monthly or quarterly PM Service as required on machines, molds and robots, keeping records/logs on same.


• Perform quality checks throughout shift using various gauges, record results and take actions as necessary to resolve issue and contain material.


• Responsible for writing work orders in SAP to ensure repair of machines or molds.


• Keep machines, robots and work areas clean, safe and orderly.


• Responsible for quality and quantity of work produced.


• Responsible for a neat and orderly work area.

• May be required to work in other departments and in other job classifications.

• QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent


• Minimum of 3–5 years injection molding experience, including advanced troubleshooting and mold setup


• RJG training (Essentials, Math for Molders, Fundamentals of Systematic Injection Molding) required or ability to complete within defined timeframe.


• Must be able to use PIT equipment to move materials.  


• Be able to lift 45 lbs.


• Mechanically inclined.


• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a team environment.


• Basic Computer Skills


• Blue print reading required


• Skilled use of calipers

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We’re focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

Explore life at Fortune Brands [here](https://www.fbin.com/careers/life-at-fortune-brands/).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $28,260 USD - $68,640 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at [fbin.com](https://fbin.com).

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