LifeMade- Technician, Process Mold

Position Summary

The Process/Mold Technician is responsible for high-level knowledge of electronic, process, calibration, and control systems for all manufacturing equipment. This role involves maintaining and repairing molds and injection equipment, monitoring and reporting on injection molds, and providing technical solutions to reduce cycle time, repair tools, eliminate scrap, and avoid additional costs.

Primary Functions

• Work safely following all OSHA and GMP requirements and set a good example for all.
• Foster a safety and quality-first approach to all tasks, providing the best outcome to teammates and customers.
• Understand and follow plant safety rules.
• Help to identify and eliminate any safety hazards or concerns.
• Assists in monitoring the quality of work output.
• Maintain compliance with company policy and procedures.
• Conduct first article inspections and in-process quality checks.
• Complete production paperwork, downtime logs and shift reports accurately.
• Follow control plans, work instructions and quality management system (QMS) procedures.
• Perform tasks such as interfacing with the Engineering Team, production, cross-functional teams, and outside vendors when reacting to urgent requests that could impact production, new equipment purchases, installation of various equipment, commission, and complete the customer sign-off process when required, while following all safety requirements and procedures.
• Participate in the preventative maintenance program, ensuring accuracy of maintenance history records for all equipment.
• Cook up and fabricate any necessary tools and equipment to support the facility's various departments as required.
• Aid in adhering to the preventative maintenance program that exceeds the molding/assembly department(s) performance goals.

Key Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of technical hands-on experience in an injection molding operation.
• RJG, AIM, Paulson, and Routsis certifications are a plus.
• Familiarity with PLC programming and electrical controls, as applicable.
• Detailed knowledge of the mechanical, design, and general machining capabilities, as applicable.
• Thorough familiarity with the hydraulic function of manufacturing equipment.
• Thorough familiarity with Electrical/Electronic components of manufacturing equipment.
• Self-motivated to learn and perform job tasks to meet or exceed customer and company expectations.
• Demonstrates the capacity to work at an efficient rate to meet production goals and standards.
• Effectively communicates with others both verbally and in writing.

Physical Requirements

• Requires up to 12 hours of standing/walking daily.
• Must be able to lift 45-50 lbs. individually and push/pull 50 lbs. and upwards of 50-100 lbs.
• Requires repetitive use of the arm, wrist, and hand.
• Moderate exposure to heat, cold, and noise.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including hearing protection, safety glasses, and safety toe shoes.