Mold Technician 1st Shift

About the role

Ensures molding machines and peripheral equipment are maintained and efficiently producing good quality parts.

Responsibilities

• Mold set-up and adjustment on molding and assembly repairs
• Equipment troubleshooting and minor repairs
• Quality checks
• Material handling including filling and emptying machine hoppers and grinders
• Housekeeping and operator instructions
• Maintain machines in proper operation: verify set-up parameters of process and condition of machine
• Verify all monitors are on and set to proper parameters
• Troubleshoot processing problems and defects
• Set molds, dies, etc., to conform to scheduled requirements, ensuring the work station is clean and organized, with quality parts coming from the process while minimizing downtime
• Periodically check machine cycle time and yields, quality of parts, and overall consistency of process
• Maintain set-up sheets
• Maintain production records for shift
• Ensure last shot in capture for molds coming out of production
• Ensure good housekeeping
• Stop molding process due to quality concerns
• Perform Preventive Maintenance
• Train Material Handlers and Operators as needed
• Monitor materials
• Assure proper product is running
• Assist with cost saving, labor, and ergonomic improvements
• Support shift needs as necessary
• Complete any and all tasks as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years Set-up Technician experience in plastic injection molding environment
• Complete understanding of injection molding machine(s) and auxiliary equipment operations and repair
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Wittmann robots
• Understanding of OSHA requirements (e.g., Lockout/Tagout, Forklift)
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including overtime and weekends

Skills

• Excellent near vision for accessing functionality of equipment
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, get onto and off of molding machines, and stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 65 pounds
• Ability to push and pull molds with mechanical help
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Interpersonal skills: understanding, counseling, influencing, persuasiveness, assertiveness, and sensitivity to others' points of view

Material Tools and Equipment Used

• Overhead Crane
• Hand tools
• Hand and lift trucks
• Grinders
• Scales
• Drying equipment

Working Conditions

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Pay

$28-$37 per hour