Mold Setup Technician

Description

1.0 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mold Setup
• Change out molds
• Operate fork lift and Cranes
• Troubleshoot processes and make required adjustments
• Clean molds and perform basic maintenance and lubrication
• Store molds in designated areas
• Production Setup
• Assemble and material staging
• Troubleshooting when problems are reported and observed
• Supports and participates in the organization’s Continual Improvement Program to comply with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 requirements by adhering to processes and procedures.

Requirements

2.0 REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Education

• High School Graduated or GED
• College Degree preferred

2.2 Experience

• Minimum 3 years in experience in plastic injection molding industry

2.3 Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, write, comprehend and follow instructions, drawings or blue prints, specifications safety signs/warnings and other job related materials as needed
• Ability to work under pressure of schedules
• Ability to read tape measure
• Must be fully trained in molding machine operation and theory including water flow, hydraulic pressure, temperature settings, and display readouts in a variety of materials
• Must be capable of training other technicians and working with operators to instruct in proper techniques

2.4 Knowledge

• Proven work history handling hydraulic, electrical and mechanical repairs on injection molding equipment. Comparable plastics experience may be considered

3.0 PHYSICAL AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Squatting, sitting, bending, pushing, walking 8-12 hours per day.
• Able to lift 50lbs
• Exposure to production environment.
• Must be able to work in different weather conditions.
• Must wear personal protective equipment in required production areas.

4.0 OTHERS

• Attention to detail
• Self-starter
• Works with minimal supervision
• Innovative/creative
• Flexible/ adaptable