Purple Mattress

Purple is a digitally-native vertical brand with a mission to help people feel and live better through innovative comfort solutions. To us, comfort means more than great products, it means empowering every employee to feel comfortable being themselves. We believe your career at Purple will be a one-of-a-kind “Career in Comfort” because our workforce is one-of-a-kind. We are committed to a culture of collaboration where every voice is heard and understood. As an innovation company at our core, we believe a diversity workforce brings better insights, solutions and products and serves as the backbone to bettering our company. Join with us as we add to our team of exceptional individuals who will help us take over the world — one mattress at a time.

Compensation

The compensation target range for this role is:

$24.00 - $25.00

Job Summary

Purple is looking for an exceptional Engineering Mold Technician who possesses ability to work efficiently in high-demand situations. This full-time position requires a dependable, hard-working person adept at equipment and process related problem solving specifically to our Injection Molding Machines and their associated processes. As an Engineering Mold Technician, you will have plenty of opportunity to help the team and processes continuously grow, evolve, and improve.

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Your normal duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Promote safety first methodologies in all tasks performed and observed.
• Monitor the operation of critical parameters on equipment.
• Assist in the development and execute designed experiments regarding injection molding and injection molding processes.
• Team with the Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production, Safety and Maintenance teams to:
• Implement training programs for new and existing processes.
• Develop experiments to optimize equipment throughput and yield.
• Troubleshoot poor performing equipment as required.
• Maintain a working knowledge of quality procedures and work instructions.
• Provide technical process support to the organization.
• Collaborate with the Process Engineering and Production Manager daily to determine production needs related to process and other technical issues.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Manufacturing, Statistics or Injection Molding Certifications preferred, but professional experience will be considered.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic computer skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Data collection experience using Excel.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to use precision measurement equipment.
• Effective communication, both verbal and written.
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must be willing to be on call, as needed. Production runs 24-hour. shifts, so some night and weekend work will be occasionally required.
• Knowledge of Injecting Molding Machines, their operations, and associated processes preferred.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) Match
• Paid Time Off
• Earn a Mattress
• Purple Swag
• Amazing Purple Products

WHY WORK AT PURPLE?

• Make your mark: We value innovative thinking. At Purple, you will be empowered to bring your ideas to life as we work together to improve people’s lives through comfort.
• Gain unique experience: Be a part of one of the fastest growing companies in Utah! The contributions you make will matter at Purple as the company continues to grow with you.
• Awesome culture: Join the tight-knit team at Purple and you can enjoy working alongside industry experts, making close friends, and annual employee appreciation events.

Purple provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.