Molding Tech I - 1st Shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Strong working knowledge in trouble shooting molding machines, and processes.
• Notifies Supervisor and/or Mold Toolmaker if equipment is not operating properly.
• Able to get information for different types of materials and molding conditions.
• Responsible for all cold and restarts of the molding machines.
• Make sure parts are to specification.
• Make sure all PM’s on the running machine is done for every shift.
• Make sure all changes are documented.
• Ensures work area, machine, tooling and parts are neat and organized.
• Keep insert inventory up to date and notify supervisor when running low.
• Complete Mold repair work order sheets are filled out when tool work is needed and notifying the supervisor.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in a steady, professional manner with little or no supervision.
• Ability to work in team environment.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 3 years of industrial injection molding experience is required
• Medical molding device experience preferred

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training

• Must know the machine controllers, different parts to injection molding machine, different tool types and their components.
• Must know tooling terminologies.
• Basic understanding in reading blue prints and using different measuring devices.
• Must know the machines auxiliary equipment and good working knowledge of robots.
• Strong knowledge in setting and pulling tools.
• Must have knowledge of scientific molding and process optimization.
• Basic knowledge of different types of materials and molding conditions.

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills

• Must be able to work process on injection molding machines.

Language and Communication Skills

• Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above.
• Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management.
• Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Arthrex Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.