How to Become an Injection Molder
An injection molder works with plastic products, creating either personalized prototypes or standardized runs of small plastic parts used in factories or manufacturing. By melting plastic into a mold, an injection molder can become the designer and creator of things like window frames, cars parts and insulation.
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Instructions
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Take a training course in Injection Molding Machine Safety. This is the essential required by most companies looking to hire a professional. Even if you have no other qualifications, showing that you can operate the machinery safely may convince a prospective employer that you are ready to become a molder.
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Choose a particular field within the career: working with the setup of equipment, selecting the plastics to be used in a particular project, designing plastic parts or operating the molding machines. While an in-depth course will probably cover most of these areas, an injection molder often specializes in only one of them.
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The Plastic Job Source(see Resources below)features options for work in almost every industry that employs injection molders, including all levels and experience levels. If you don't know where to start, you can either search for a company here or post your resume and wait for companies to contact you.
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Search for a company that offers on-the-job training. Since injection molders work in so many different industries, training directly with the company gives you the advantage of learning exactly what you need to know instead of spreading out in different fields.
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Become familiar with computers and programs such as proprietary CAD/CAM software. More and more industries are now using this type of software to help them standardize production methods and push their assembly lines. Knowing how to work with it is a great advantage when looking for a position within a large plant.
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Tips & Warnings
Look for a training program that allows you to work with a variety of materials, such as polystyrene, nylon, polypropylene and PVC. The more materials you know how to handle, the more industries you will be able to reach with your expertise.
