Reports to Shift Supervisor
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: This position is responsible for setting tools, starting presses, answering operator call lights, and making sure each job is properly set-up before the production run begins.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: These are duties that the person holding this job MUST be able to perform. The company makes accommodations on request, if the accommodations are reasonable, and allow otherwise qualified applicants to perform these functions.
1. Understands and follows all company policies. Reads bulletin boards and pay check attachments for updates on information.
2. Attendance is very important.
3. Performs daily audits, to ensure set up verifications, process adjustment logs and other necessary documents are being completed as specified.
4. Ensures machine efficiency and shift utilization by promptly setting and processing molds. Makes sure all necessary equipment is ready.
5. Maintains proper operation methods, processing, communication, documentation and defect identification. Makes necessary adjustments to machines for production with consideration of engineering and quality guidelines, customer requirements and machine capability.
6. Communicates immediately with shift supervisor or other affected employees regarding any problems.
7. Complies with all safety guidelines associated with duties including machine lockout, use of a ladder for mounting machine and other applicable MIOSHA standards.
8. Sets tools following processes or established processes as needed.
9. Ensures proper department housekeeping by maintaining tools and accessory equipment (hoses, clamps, tool boxes, etc.) in their proper place.
10. Participates in either internal or external courses to develop or broaden processing or tool setting skills.
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.
BUSINESS ETHICS: Acts in an honest and trustworthy manner by upholding organizational values, treating people with respect, and keeping commitments.
COMMUNICATIONS: Creates an atmosphere in which information flows smoothly by expressing ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form, exhibiting good listening and comprehension, and keeping others adequately informed.
CUSTOMER SERVICE: Demonstrates concern for meeting customers’ needs by responding promptly to requests, meeting commitments, managing difficult customer situations, displaying courtesy and sensitivity, and soliciting customer feedback to improve service.
TEAMWORK: Develops cooperation and collaborative work effects toward solutions by balancing team and individual responsibilities, exhibiting objectivity and openness to others’ views, giving and welcoming feedback, contributing to building a positive team spirit and putting success of team above own interests.
INITIATIVE: Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities by volunteering readily, undertaking self-development activities, seeking increased responsibilities, taking independent actions and calculated risks and asking for help when needed.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrates the job skills and knowledge required by exhibiting ability to learn and apply new skills, keeps abreast of current developments, displays understanding of how job relates to others, and uses resources effectively.
This position directly affects our customers by showing concern for customers’ requirements and improving on their part quality standards.
This position brings value to our shareholders by utilizing their talents and skills to provide customers with the greatest reason to increase their orders – satisfaction.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
1. 1-2 years experience in plastics manufacturing desired.
2. High school diploma or GED desired
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/TASKS/ABILITIES
1. Must have the ability to relate well with people at all levels in the company.
2. Knowledge of molding process, secondary operations and standard processes.
3. Ability to work well in demanding, fast paced environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1. Good hand/eye coordination.
2. Lifting up to 50 lbs.
3. Significant body flexing and twisting, bending
4. Long periods of time standing.
5. Ability to use tools necessary in production set-up and maintenance.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Manufacturing setting, with a loud noise level.
Process Tech Expectations:
Communicate with out going staff.
Review schedule for upcoming jobs.
State and/or confirm tools are stated for upcoming changes.
Complete mold changes per Mattec and start up. Must wear hard hat and lock out machines.
Confirm cycle is running to standard. If not, notify supervisor.
Complete start-up paperwork and submit first shot to Quality Leader.
One set up is complete, clean/organize machine area: waterlines, airlines, clamps, bolts, etc.
Molds are placed back in the racks.
Daily mold maintenance sheets and PCL's are complete.
Answer alarms and trouble shoot as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What type of robots do you have experience working with?
- What is the part approval process?
- If you have a short shot on a part, what are some things you can do?
- How long should you apply hold pressure or how do you know you have enough hold time?
- What should you recovery time be?
- Have you completing any classes or training pertaining to processing in plastic injection molding? If yes, list them.
- How many years of mold setting experience do you have?
- What type of machines have you worked with?
And what size?
- What is the process from start to finish when setting a mold?
Experience:
- Mold Setting & Processing: 1 year (Required)
- Plastics injection molding: 3 years (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
