2nd Shift Injection Mold Tech

Job Summary

Responsible for all mold changes, machine startup and set up, machine shutdown, and all process troubleshooting. Ensure all machines run at optimum cycles and part quality is sustained.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities And Key Accountabilities

• Sets up molding machine parameters to produce quality acceptable parts for production.
• Troubleshoots and perform process changes as needed on the injection molding machine.
• Performs mold changes quickly and efficiently as scheduled, including robot set up and programming.
• Ensures machines are running efficiently and producing parts within standard.
• Sets up all auxiliary and secondary equipment as required.
• Trains operators in running production parts, monitoring their rates, and part quality.
• Sets up new tools and assists in establishing and documenting optimum process.
• Performs basic machine maintenance.
• Replaces standard components within the mold such as inserts, springs, ejector pins, and fittings.
• Participates in root cause problem solving activities in process and production areas.
• Supports all areas of production as needed.
• Ensures adherence to all required safety and quality standards.
• May modify processes to resolve situations.

Nature and Scope

May modify processes to resolve situations. Under limited supervision, relies on experience and exercises independent judgment to determine the best approach to achieve desired outcomes. Course of action is often determined by interpreting procedures and policies. Work typically involves periodic review of output by a supervisor or direct customers of the process.

Education And Experience

• Technical certification or associate degree may be required in some areas.
• Generally 5-7 years of experience in a related area of responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications

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