Set Up Technician - 1st & 2nd shift

Job purpose

• This position is responsible for improving efficiency and quality within the manufacturing department.  It is also responsible for operating and set-up of tools within the Blow molding, Extrusion and Injection molding department as required in a safe manner in order to prevent equipment and tool damage.  Starting mold presses up safely & efficiently.

Duties and responsibilities

• Follow the written methods and sequence of operations in performing various machine operation, auxiliary equipment or assembly tasks.

• Work on assignments that are routine to semi-routine in nature where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required

• Receive general instructions on routine work and detailed instruction on new assignments.  All changes or departures from instructions require approval from Supervisor or Production Manager.

• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of non-conformities relating to product and process; to identify and record any problems relating to the product and process; and to initiate, recommend or provide solution through designated channels.

• Trouble shoots problem jobs.

• Maintain all set up tools and supplies.

• Assists in training production support people.

• Understands and follows the Mold Tag System.

• Dispose purge in appropriate/designated containers.

• May operate auxiliary equipment or do assembler at the press

• Must comply with the Operators Quality Standard sheet or quality guidelines from floor inspectors for specific jobs.

• Will adhere to all guidelines pertaining to the TASUS Quality and Environmental Management Systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Strong mechanical and aptitude skills

Working conditions

• Manufacturing environment

Physical requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, use of hands, climb, bend, crawl, etc.

• Frequently lift/move up to 25lbs, and occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs.