Molding Extrusion Technician II

About the role

Works independently to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, repair and improve injection molding and plastic extrusion equipment. Daily activities to maintain the injection molding and plastic extrusion equipment include performing PM's and monitoring equipment performance. Job duties also include troubleshooting and repair on mechanical, pneumatic; hydraulic, electrical, and controls systems with regards to the injection molding and plastic extrusion equipment. Identifies opportunities to improve equipment performance and ability to manage small/large projects on the equipment.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs repairs, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting on all plastic molding and extrusion equipment.
• Performs mold setups and mold insert changes.
• Performs final mold fitting for insert shutoffs.
• Performs extrusion line setup and startup as well as shut down and cleaning.
• Makes process changes as needed.
• Ensures the calibrations are current on all machines and ensure proper operations after calibration.
• Applies aptitude for mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical repairs and knows when to consult with engineers on any technical problems beyond ability.
• Implements permanent corrective actions to eliminate recurrent problems by developing the concept, prototype, design, documentation and modification of engineering control documents.
• Comprehends and performs all engineering changes on which trained.
• Performs documentation and regulatory recordkeeping responsibilities.
• Designs and builds special tools and instruments for use in maintenance of equipment.
• May oversee others in the design and building of tools and instruments.
• Analyzes process information to refine maintenance procedures or initiate equipment modifications.
• Works with engineers and others during the building and installation of new equipment to ensure attention to maintenance of new equipment.
• Responsible for the preparation of maintenance documentation for new equipment.
• Prepares proposals for expenditures on equipment repairs and replacements.
• Captors work of outside mold makers, contractors, and vendors.
• Continues to develop technical skills and knowledge (e.g. additional schooling, self-study, online training, and from more knowledgeable team members).
• Responds and executes work with a sense of urgency and utilizes support systems to minimize downtime.
• Provides operation training on the systems to maintenance techs and production operations.
• Works to support dept. KPI’s/Metrics/Objectives.

  Requirements

  Minimum Qualification Requirements:

  • Education: High school diploma or GED.
  • Experience: Minimum 7-years’ experience with direct plastic processing experience.
  • Substitution of degree with relevant experience is evaluated on a case-by-case basis as to relevancy to the specific electronic and mechanical maintenance required in the work area to be assigned.

  Skills

  • Technical Skills: Experienced with injection molding, plastics processing, plastic extrusion, tooling and assembly and awareness of polymer behaviors.
  • Hands-on injection molding set-up experience and knowledge of mold design and construction.
  • Hands-on plastic extrusion set-up experience and knowledge of die design and construction.
  • Capable of doing mold maintenance including mold configurations without error.
  • Capable of performing extrusion maintenance, cleanings, and configuration without error.
  • Skilled in cleanroom and automated processes.
  • Advanced Electrical/ Mechanical/ Hydraulic knowledge concerning machines and tools including design, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Demonstrated understanding and compliance with all safety requirements.
  • Advanced Troubleshooting/ Demonstrated Ability: Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Networking.
  • Demonstrated analytical nature and excellent problem diagnostic skills.
  • Critical thinking ability which requires using logic and reasoning in order to identify the strength and weaknesses of alternative solutions or approaches to problems in both technical and non-technical areas.
  • Communication/ Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Interpersonal skills to collaborate and communicate with peers.
  • Proficient with, and effective use of Microsoft office applications.
  • Action oriented and takes initiative to resolve emerging issues.
  • Adaptable and flexible.
  • Works effectively and professionally with operations, and technical team members.

  Physical Requirements

  • Manufacturing Environment requirements include: use of personal protective equipment, reading, speaking, hearing, walking, bending, standing, stretching/reaching, and hand/finger dexterity.
  • Must be able to work in a clean room environment, adhere to associated policies, and perform gowning of clean room attire in the allotted time prior to start up.
  • Requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds and transport up to 6000 pounds via carts or mechanized equipment.
  • Requires good manual dexterity and visual acuity including ability to distinguish colors.
  • Must be able to work under florescent lighting.
  • Requires the ability to bond using repetitive moderate force gripping.
  • Requires the ability to sit or stand through the duration of a shift.
  • Requires the ability to use hand tools to sufficiently meet torque requirements on bolts.
  • Must be able to climb ladders.
  • Must be able to operate within tight spaces.
  • Strength, agility, dexterity to climb ladders, move in/out/on the equipment to perform set-ups and maintenance.

  Target Pay Range

  Target Pay Range: $29.00 to $37.00 - Hourly pay rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data Target Bonus on Base: 7.0%

  Benefits

  • Competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family.
  • Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more.
  • To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates.