Job Description – Rubber Technologist (Rubber Molding)
Job Title: Rubber Technologist – Rubber Molding
Department: Production / Rubber Molding / Process Engineering
Industry: Rubber Manufacturing (Automotive, Industrial Rubber Components, LPG & Hydraulic Hose, Seals & Gaskets)
Qualification: Diploma in Rubber Technology (Mandatory)
Experience: 3–8 Years in Rubber Molding
Location: Baddi
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Rubber Technologist with hands-on experience in Rubber Molding to manage and optimize molding operations, improve product quality, reduce defects, and support new product development. The candidate should have strong knowledge of rubber compounds, molding processes, curing parameters, and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and optimize Compression, Transfer, and Injection Molding processes.
- Develop and optimize rubber compounds for molded products.
- Monitor molding parameters such as temperature, pressure, curing time, and cycle time.
- Ensure achievement of daily production targets with minimum rejection.
- Troubleshoot molding defects including flash, short mold, air traps, blisters, cracks, sink marks, porosity, and dimensional issues.
- Coordinate with the Mixing, Tool Room, Production, Quality, and Maintenance departments.
- Conduct process validation and support new product trials.
- Review customer drawings, specifications, and process requirements.
- Maintain process documentation, SOPs, work instructions, and batch records.
- Implement Kaizen, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor mold performance and coordinate preventive maintenance.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and customer quality requirements.
- Train production operators on molding processes and quality standards.
- Analyze production and rejection data and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Required Experience
- 3–8 years of experience in Rubber Molding in a rubber manufacturing company.
- Experience in Compression Molding, Transfer Molding, and Injection Molding.
- Strong knowledge of Rubber Compounding and Vulcanization.
- Experience handling rubber compounds such as NR, NBR, EPDM, SBR, CR, Silicone, and FKM/Viton.
- Experience in mold setting, process optimization, curing cycle development, and machine parameter setting.
- Knowledge of rubber testing and inspection methods.
- Experience in manufacturing Automotive Rubber Parts, Bushes, Mountings, O-Rings, Seals, Gaskets, Bellows, Anti-Vibration Parts, LPG Hose Components, Hydraulic Hose Components, and Industrial Rubber Products.
Required Technical Skills
- Rubber Compounding
- Compression Molding
- Transfer Molding
- Injection Molding
- Vulcanization & Curing
- Mold Setting & Tool Handling
- Process Optimization
- Defect Analysis & Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- CAPA
- PPAP, APQP, FMEA (Preferred)
- 5S, Lean Manufacturing & Kaizen
- MS Office (Excel, Word)
Educational Qualification
- Diploma in Rubber Technology (Mandatory)
- B.Tech/B.E. in Polymer or Rubber Technology (Preferred)
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Leadership and team coordination
- Problem-solving ability
- Process improvement mindset
- Attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work under production targets
Preferred Industry
- Automotive Rubber Components
- Rubber Molding Manufacturing
- Industrial Rubber Products
- LPG & Hydraulic Hose Manufacturing
- Rubber Seals & Gaskets
- Engineering Rubber Components
Salary Range (India)
- 3–5 Years: ₹3.5 – ₹5.5 LPA
- 5–8 Years: ₹5.5 – ₹8.5 LPA
- 8+ Years: ₹8.5 – ₹12 LPA (depending on expertise and company)
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Diploma in Rubber Technology with hands-on experience in rubber molding operations.
- Proven ability to reduce rejection, improve productivity, and optimize molding processes.
- Experience in handling customer audits and quality documentation.
- Immediate joiners or candidates with short notice periods will be preferred.
HR- 8130475900
Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹120,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
