Mold Technician - 3rd Shift

About the role

This is a hands-on technical position responsible for molding machine setups, start-ups, operation, and shut-downs. You will follow all standard work procedures including daily use of Summit Lean Manufacturing System tools. The role includes process verifications, first-piece/last-piece inspections, routine quality checks, and ensuring machines, molds, and equipment are properly functioning and maintained. You will identify problems and perform basic troubleshooting based on your knowledge and work experience. Duties also include general housekeeping, visual production management, product flow, compliance with environmental and safety procedures, and assisting with Operator/Utility tasks.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform injection mold changes and machine start-ups in the proper sequence and within time standards.
• Comply with all SPI requirements for Personal Protective Equipment (e.g., hard hats, heat gloves/sleeves, steel-toed shoes, eye protection).
• Perform lockout/tagout per requirements and safely operate equipment such as cranes, side load systems, and hot runner controllers.
• Troubleshoot basic machine, equipment, and robot problems.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of mold construction and function to assist in initial troubleshooting.
• Perform basic Robot End-Of-Arm-Tooling maintenance and repair.
• Complete machine process adjustments within prescribed limits to ensure product meets specifications.
• Identify non-standard work and machine conditions that are potential safety concerns and take appropriate action.
• Effectively communicate and advise on product and production concerns with peers on other shifts.
• Assist the supervisor in managing shift activities and training operators, utilities, and other mold techs.
• Complete daily production paperwork.
• Utilize Summit Lean Manufacturing Systems principles to monitor inventory, schedule, and run production.
• Follow general housekeeping principles.
• Assist with Operator/Utility breaks.
• Assist in grinding runners and scrap parts as needed.

Training

The Mold Tech position is progressive, requiring completion of training over 3 levels within prescribed time frames to achieve fully qualified status.

• Level 1 Side Load – Completed within 5 weeks of placement:
  • Safely perform a side load mold change and basic quality tasks under direct supervision.
  • Complete training modules and tests as outlined in the Mold Tech Training Progression Checklist.
• Level 1 Top Load – Completed within 2 weeks of Level 1 Side Load (6 weeks after hire):
  • Safely perform a top load mold change using a crane under direct supervision.
  • Complete training modules and tests as outlined in the Mold Tech Training Progression Checklist.
• Level 2 – Completed within 18 weeks of Level 1 Top Load (24 weeks after hire):
  • Safely and efficiently perform both side load and top load set-ups, meeting time requirements and standard work procedures.
  • Perform full start-ups, including all required checks and documentation.
  • Conduct limited troubleshooting of the process and equipment and make adjustments if required.
  • Complete training modules and tests as outlined in the Mold Tech Training Progression Checklist.
• Level 3 – Completed within 54 weeks of Level 2 (18 months after hire):
  • Meet all Mold Tech Level 3 requirements under general supervision.
  • Complete training modules and tests as outlined in the Mold Tech Training Progression Checklist.

Requirements

• Agreement to complete all required post-hire training modules within specified time frames.
• A minimum score in the 50th percentile on the DAT Mechanical Reasoning Test.
• A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select (Traditional score of 16 on the Cognitive portion).
• Meet the physical requirements for the position:
  • Physically capable of standing and walking for the entire shift.
  • Must be able to lift 60 pounds repeatedly.
  • Repeated bending and lifting during the shift.
  • Must be able to wear steel-toed footwear.
  • Adequate visual acuity to enter/revise molding press programming.
  • Must be able to meet requirements for crane license.
  • Capable of exerting up to 150 foot-pounds on a torque wrench.
  • Able to work around a magnetic field.

This position typically does not require any travel.