Mold Technician

About the Role

Set up and oversee mold machine operations to ensure efficiency and quality, occasionally serving as backup in the absence of a Shift Supervisor.

Job Dimensions

• Geographical scope: OKOK Plant, Oklahoma City
• Direct Reports: None
• Decision-Making Authority: None
• Functional dimensions: Mold Department, OKOK Oklahoma City Plant
• Key stakeholders: Quality Assurance, Maintenance Departments, peers on the production floor

Responsibilities

Key Functions

• Set up machines for operation, change material and color to meet production schedules.
• Startup machines in a timely manner and monitor quality at start up.
• Make appropriate adjustments to machines to maintain efficient production levels and document appropriately.
• Perform mold repairs, insert changes, and preventative maintenance as required.
• Review production schedules and ensure machines are running production to meet customer demands.
• Respond promptly to alarms and/or requests for assistance to correct machine malfunctions and/or Packer/Handler problems.
• Respond promptly to Quality Assurance Techs by adjusting machines to maintain appropriate sizes and standards.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Maintenance Departments concerning machine operations and malfunctions.
• Inspect scrap to prevent any usable product from being ground and record scrap numbers.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment including following safety rules such as proper Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Complete Line Clearance documentation and procedure after completion of each job.
• Oversee proper packaging procedures.
• Keep the floor stocked with materials required for production (fitments/handles/labels/tape, etc.).
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained.
• Assist with Material Handling as needed.
• Ensure a smooth transition between shifts.
• Various other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Formal Qualifications and Experience

• High school education / GED equivalent.
• Prior plastic injection molding experience is highly preferred.
• Possess or obtain a technical understanding of processes and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Behaviors

• Ability to work weekends and overtime as needed.
• Ability to effectively perform the Packer/Handler job to assist with relief breaks.
• Effectively work independently with little supervision; self-starter, display ability to work and deliver results in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
• Ability to work as a cross-functional team member with good communication skills both verbal and written.

Physical Requirements

• Standing and Walking: Extended periods (up to 12 hours per shift) on concrete floors in a fast-paced production environment.
• Lifting and Carrying: Up to 50lbs safely with the frequency of at least 10 times per shift, and 25lbs regularly.
• Pushing and Pulling: Carts, bins, and pallets using approximately 75lbs of force with the frequency of at least 10 times per shift.
• Bending, Stooping, Kneeling: As needed to access materials and operate equipment in a regular frequency.
• Climbing and Reaching: Using ladders or steps and reaching overhead or below waist level to load/unload materials with occasional frequency.
• Mobility and Coordination: Safely navigate equipment, production areas, and storage zones with good balance and coordination. Occasional need to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Vision: Ability to view objects in the distance, near, and peripheral as well as depth perception.
• Environmental Exposure: Work involves exposure to heat and humidity. May also be exposed to plastic, ink, and cleaning chemical fumes. Moderate to high noise levels typical of injection molding and printing operations.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Required use of Bump Cap, Safety Eyewear or Prescription Safety Eyewear, Safety Shoes, Hair/beard nets, and Hearing Protection.
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
• All requirements must be met with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees (may vary by location)
• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year (may vary by location)
• Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)