Certified Process Mold Tech

About the role

Provide maintenance services and complex machine set-ups to assigned area and other areas as needed. Establish process setup template for all injection molded components and new tooling.

Responsibilities

• Perform setup and operation of plastic injection molding machines.
• Physically able to set-up, sample, and establish a process for new & existing tools; set initial machine configurations and adjust all complex & intricate machinery/auxiliary equipment on the Production floor.
• Document processes and procedures and create and approve set up sheets for new molds and maintain records.
• Understand the different classifications of molding materials and able to interpret Manufacturer’s Data Sheets.
• Set up auxiliary equipment and perform qualification on all new equipment before entering production mode.
• Perform setup for secondary operations and work cells needed for proper throughput flow.
• Provide technical assistance as requested.
• Execute the production schedule according to plans & priorities.
• Ensure proper 1st and last shots parts are inspected for quality prior to and during all production and sampling runs.
• Inspect machinery and perform all maintenance work orders; identify any problems with machinery or related equipment.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve injection molding, auxiliary, and secondary operations.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing problems related to design and production of products; troubleshoot process vs. tooling issues.
• Inventory, identify, select, and prepare resins for molding; monitor parts inventory in the EMaint program.
• Clean molds properly according to established procedures with the Ultrasonic cleaner equipment.
• Recommend new, improved or modified production tools and equipment.
• Train and develop new Technicians.
• Perform equipment maintenance and basic repairs; initiate tooling repairs and rework orders on EMaint program.
• Perform screw & barrel changes as needed.
• Work productively and cooperatively with management and all associates while maintaining clear communications.
• Work effectively with Tool Room personnel to resolve tooling problems.
• Verify initial production run of new or reworked tools.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts for use within the Manufacturing Injection Molding Departments.
• Select molding setup parameters and program machinery for existing and for new tooling to run.
• Follow prescribed procedures for plant shutdowns when applicable.
• Maintain and support auxiliary plant equipment.

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D. or equivalent
• Five to Seven years relevant experience
• Plastics Injection Molding–Certificate/Degree

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: medical, dental, prescription, and vision starting on day one
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(k) match up to 4% of salary
• Company paid holidays
• Optional gap insurance coverages
• Company paid disability and basic group life
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Catered company events