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Job Summary:
Responsible for determining and implementing best manufacturing practices for current and future production related to set-up, start-up, processing, and maintenance of injection molding machines to satisfactorily accomplish quality and on-time delivered products to customers. Adheres to all plant and OSHA safety policies and regulations.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
May act as back-up Supervisor or Team Lead as Required and Directed.
Duties/Responsibilities:
* Maintenance of injection molding machines to satisfactorily accomplish quality and on-time delivered products to customers.
* Complete Set-up and start-up of injected molding machines.
* Applies injection molding principles and molding theories to troubleshoot and process molding operations.
* Performs mold and changes on injection machines.
* Works with Material Handlers and Machine Operators to make sure raw materials within the work cell are readily available.
* Monitors machine operation for compliance to all ISO, health, safety, quality, and efficiency standards; analyze and lead continuous improvements.
* Works with production management to review and organize production activities.
* Collaborates with Tool Room, Quality, Maintenance and Engineering teams to identify and resolve equipment and quality problems within molding cell.
* Evaluates scrap reduction techniques within work cell.
* Monitors and documents daily process conditions; logging changes and drafting detailed mold repair work information form sheets
* Ensures safety, cleanliness, and organization of work area.
* Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
* Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical mindset, reasoning abilities and problem solving skills.
* Good training and leadership skills; team oriented.
* Capable of successfully training new Mold Setter employees without assistance.
* Completion of "Fundamentals of Injection Molding" Paulson Training.
* Successful completion of all ToolingU & Routsis training assigned at time of hire.
* Highly motivated.
* Proficiency in Scientific or Decoupled Molding.
* Forklift certification required (or ability to attain certification upon employment)
* Computer proficiency with Windows, Excel, Word.
* Ability to read and write English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions.
* Ability to work overtime as required.
* Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings
Education and Experience:
* High School Diploma or GED .
* 4+ years Injection Molding experience required; strong molding and processing skills.
* Previous experience in Mold Setter II role (or combination with external experience).
* Experience with injection molding machines. Experience with setting up and fundamental understanding of processing to include: water, material, tool understanding (cores, hot tips, and hydraulic cores, etc.).
Physical Requirements:
* Must be able to stand entire shift (8+ hrs.).
* Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
* Requires manual dexterity.
* Moderate physical demand involving lifting and moving of materials and equipment.
* Frequently moves from waist level to floor level.
1st Shift 7:30am - 4:00pm
2nd Shift 3:30pm - 12:00am
3rd Shift 11:30pm - 8:00am
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