Set-Up Technician 2nd Shift

Job Title

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