Mold Technician

Responsibilities

Overview of Responsibilities: Production Support Responsibilities

• Identify problems regarding machine functions and report all malfunctions to Process Engineers and Molding Supervisor
• Affix to Process Engineers as necessary
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance Department to ensure all quality levels are acceptable
• Work with the Material Handler as necessary
• Clean and organize molding machines and work areas
• Fill out press monitor logs at required intervals
• Record scrap through appropriate systems
• Record scrap through real time reporting
• Document all process changes following proper procedures
• Complete daily paperwork as required
• Print work orders for the upcoming orders

Technical Support Responsibilities

• Install prepared molds into press
• Remove molds from the press at the end of production/sample runs
• Fill out press monitor logs at required intervals
• Change orders and lot numbers in Material Requirement Planning (MRP) system within or during a continuous run
• Set all press settings prior to running molds
• Start up presses for production runs per daily scheduling
• Troubleshoot automation and auxiliary equipment
• Install water lines, air lines, core pull systems, hot runner systems, or any other auxiliary equipment

General Responsibilities

• Work on various shifts or weekends when necessary to meet customer requirements or fulfill staffing requirements
• Protect Donatelle confidential information and Intellectual Property
• Follow safety requirements as outlined in the safety manual
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education/Experience: Two year technical degree and two years processing experience -OR- 3-5 years processing experience with six months experience as press operator with mold set-up training
• Other Qualifications And Desired Skills: Must have experience or demonstrate ability to perform all tasks required for the Mold Technician Trainee position
• Thorough knowledge of thermoplastic materials and injection molding processes and machines

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting up to 70 pounds
• Bending and walking 20/20 Vision with or without corrective lenses

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement options with a company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Annual incentive bonus opportunities
• Flexible spending accounts
• Legal/ID Shield protection plan
• Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement programs

Pay

Salary range: $22 to $31 per hour Plus shift differential when applicable