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:

•    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