Molding Technician - 2nd Shift

Responsibilities

• Safely performing injection mold changes and machine start-ups in the proper sequence and within time standards
• Complying with all SPI requirements for Personal Protective Equipment such as, but not limited to, hard hats, heat gloves/sleeves, steel toed shoes, eye protection, etc.
• Performing lockout/tagout per requirements and safely operating equipment such as cranes, side load systems, hot runner controllers, etc. per standard work procedures
• Troubleshooting basic machine and equipment problems
• Troubleshooting basic robot problems
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of mold construction and function and assist in the initial troubleshooting process
• Perform basic Robot End-Of-Arm-Tooling maintenance and repair
• Complete machine process adjustments, within prescribed limits, to ensure that 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 of 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 giving Operator/Utility breaks
• Assist, as needed, in the grinding of runners and scrap parts

Qualifications

• Agree to complete all required post-hire training modules within specified time frame
• 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
• Must be able to bend and lift 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
• Must be capable of exerting up to 150 foot pounds on torque wrench
• Must be able to work around a magnetic field