Job Summary:
Responsible for determining and implementing best manufacturing practices for current and future production related to set-up, start-up, processing, and maintenance of injection molding machines to satisfactorily accomplish quality and on-time delivered products to customers. Adheres to all plant and OSHA safety policies and regulations.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Maintenance of injection molding machines to satisfactorily accomplish quality and on-time delivered products to customers.
- Set-up and start-up of injected molding machines.
- Applies injection molding principles and molding theories to troubleshoot and process molding operations.
- Performs mold and color changes on injection machines.
- Works with Material Handlers and Machine Operators to make sure raw materials within the work cell are readily available.
- Monitors machine operation for compliance to all ISO, health, safety, quality, and efficiency standards; analyze and lead continuous improvements.
- Works with production management to review and organize production activities.
- Collaborates with Tool Room, Quality, Maintenance and Engineering teams to identify and resolve equipment and quality problems within molding cell.
- Evaluates scrap reduction techniques within work cell.
- Monitors and documents daily process conditions; logging changes and drafting detailed mold repair work information form sheets
- Ensures safety, cleanliness, and organization of work area.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in an injection molding setup technician and/or process technician role required.
- Hands-on experience performing complete mold changes, machine start-ups, process adjustments, and troubleshooting injection molding processes required.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical mindset, reasoning abilities and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to train new Mold Setters as needed.
- Can successfully act as backup Mold Setter.
- Good training and leadership skills; team-oriented.
- Highly motivated.
- Computer proficiency with Windows, Excel, Word.
- Ability to read and write English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions.
- Ability to work overtime as required.
- Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- 1-2 years of injection molding experience required (or prior external experience).
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to stand entire shift (8+ hrs.).
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
- Requires manual dexterity.
- Moderate physical demand involving lifting and moving of materials and equipment.
- Frequently moves from waist level to floor level.
Monday - Friday; 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Must be able to work overtime.
