Mold Set Up Technician

Responsibilities

• Set up and calibrate molds for plastics injection molding and extrusion machines to ensure optimal operation.
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment.
• Conduct quality inspections using precision measuring instruments like calipers and micrometers to verify mold dimensions and finished parts meet specifications.
• Handle materials safely using equipment, ensuring proper materials handling and storage.
• Prevent downtime and ensure consistent production quality.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to optimize mold setups and improve manufacturing processes following lean manufacturing principles.
• Document setup procedures, inspection results, and machine adjustments accurately for quality control records.

Skills

• Prior consistent manufacturing experience is a must.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with experience in plastics injection molding a plus.
• Proficiency in operating programmable logic controllers (PLCs) for machine automation control.
• Skilled in using hand tools, calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring instruments for quality inspection.
• Able to operate crane and electric pallet jack safely.
• Familiarity with materials handling procedures within a warehouse environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Basic math skills necessary for measurements and process calculations.