**Job Description:** **Job Description** **Summary:** Ensures molding machines and peripheral equipment are maintained and efficiently producing good quality parts. **Duties & Responsibilities:** • Mold set-up and adjustment on molding and assembly repairs, equipment troubleshooting and minor repairs, quality checks, material handling including filling and emptying machine hoppers and grinders, housekeeping and operator instructions • Maintain machines in proper operation: To include verifying set-up parameters of process, as well as condition of machine. Verify all monitors are on and set to proper parameters Trouble shooting of processing problems and defects • Setting molds, dies, etc., to conform to scheduled requirements, to include leaving the workstation clean and organized, with quality parts coming from the process, while minimizing downtime. • Periodically (as set by the Manager) checking machine cycle time and yields are met, quality of parts coming from process, and overall consistency of process • Maintains set-up sheets • Maintaining production records for shift • Ensure last shot in capture for molds coming out of production • Ensure good housekeeping • Has authority and responsibility to stop molding process due to quality concerns • Performance of Preventive Maintenance • Training of Material Handlers and Operators as needed • Monitor Materials • Assure proper product is running • Assist with cost saving, labor, & ergonomic improvements • Support the shift needs as necessary • Complete any, and all, tasks as assigned **Qualifications** **Qualifications:** • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience required • 5+ years Set-up Technician experience in plastic injection molding environment required • Complete understanding of injection molding machine(s) and auxiliary equipment operations and repair. Strong problem solving and analytical skills. • Good communication both written and verbal skills. • Knowledge of Wittmann robots. • Understanding of OSHA requirements (i.e. Lockout/Tagout, Forklift) • Must be able to work a flexible schedule which includes overtime and weekends **Compensation Information:** $26.00-28.00