Technician 2 (Molding) - Shift 3

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Mold Technician 1
FLSASTATUS: Non Exempt
REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Manufacturing (Molding)

Summary

This is a hands-on technical position responsible for molding machine setups, start-ups, operation, and shut-downs. Must follow all standard work procedures including daily use of Summit Lean Manufacturing System tools. Completes process verifications, perform 1st piece/last piece inspections and perform routine quality checks. Responsible for ensuring that machines, molds and equipment are properly functioning and maintained. Identify problems and perform basic troubleshooting, according to knowledge and work experience.

Responsibilities And Duties

• 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 is able to assist in the initial troubleshooting process
• Performing basic Robot End-Of-Arm-Tooling maintenance and repair
• Completing machine process adjustments, within prescribed limits, to ensure that product meets specifications
• Identifying non-standard work and machine conditions that are potential safety concerns and taking appropriate action
• Effectively communicating and advising on product and production concerns with peers on other shifts
• Assisting the supervisor in managing shift activities and training of operators, utilities and other mold techs
• Completing daily production paperwork
• Utilizing Summit Lean Manufacturing Systems principles to monitor inventory, schedule and run production
• Following general housekeeping principles
• Assisting with giving Operator/Utility breaks
• Assisting, as needed, in the grinding of runners and scrap parts

Training

• Level 1 Side Load – Completed within 5 weeks of placement in position
• Level 1 Top Load – Completed within 2 weeks of completion of Level 1 Side Load (6 weeks after hire)
• Level 2 – Completed within 18 weeks of completion of the Level 1 Top Load (24 weeks after hire)
• Level 3 – Completed within 54 weeks of completion of Level 2 (18 months after hire)

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Agreement to complete of 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
• Repeatedly bent and lifted 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 able to exert up to 150 foot pounds on torque wrench
• Must be capable of working around a magnetic field

Travel Requirements

This position typically does not require any travel.

Disclaimer

The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.