Routsis Training’s globally recognized Injection Molding Maintenance Certification demonstrates a broad understanding of important maintenance considerations, concepts, and procedures.

In order to attain certification, candidates must have a working knowledge of injection molding safety, robotics, drying, machinery, materials, purging, robotics, parameters, hydraulics, and maintenance — and demonstrate a solid understanding of current industry best practices.

Who Should Consider Maintenance Certification?

Maintenance technicians, managers, and engineers should consider taking this exam. Managers should offer this certification to benchmark their team — ensuring that maintenance personnel are confident, capable, and knowledgable.

How to Get Certified:

Our Certification Exam for Injection Molding Maintenance is conducted entirely online. This comprehensive test takes approximately 1.5 hours to complete — with a time limit of 3 hours. Upon completion of the exam, participants are immediately notified whether they’ve passed or not, via email.

Those who attain a passing score will receive their certificate. Those who do not pass receive a detailed report indicating areas in which further improvement is needed, prior to retaking the exam.

How the Exam is Structured:

A series of True/False questions are used to cover a wide range of topics. The exam also uses multiple choice questions to provide stronger indication of the candidate’s understanding of more complex concepts.

The questions in this exam cover the following categories:

• Molding Safety & Housekeeping
• General Molding Process
• Injection Mold Basics
• Material Drying Basics
• Automation & Robotics
• Barrel Purging Basics
• Equipment & Machinery Maintenance
• Basic Print Reading & Mathematics

How to Prepare for this Certification Exam:

Although preparatory training is not necessary to achieve certification, participation in Routsis’s structured Injection Molding training programs can greatly increase a candidate’s chances of successfully completing the examination.

We offer an online training package specifically geared toward helping injection molders prepare for and pass this certification exam. For small and mid-sized companies, our Professional Certification Portals provide a convenient, cost-efficient way to train, benchmark, and certify your employees. Larger companies should consider our exclusive RightStart™ in-house training system.