Title: Molding Set-Up Technician

Job Summary:

A mold machine set-up technician is responsible for set-up operation and adjustment of molding machines, and auxiliary equipment. Carries out and assigns tasks based on department priorities and schedules.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

Machine operation

• Able to set up molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Able to operate and purge machines per setup instructions.
• Able to troubleshoot and adjust process as necessary.

Part quality

• Understands Deringer-Ney workmanship standards.
• Able to read blueprints.
• Able to use all measuring equipment.
• Visually inspects parts using magnification.
• Maintains data collection files as required.
• Understands all packaging requirements.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Properly inputs labor for data collection.
• Maintains lot control as required.
• Uses all safety equipment as required.
• Uses good housekeeping practices as required.
• Maintains good teamwork attitude.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and or process problems as required.
• Maintain plastic level in all machines.
• Purge machines as required.
• Provide guidance for the operators.
• Assist in material handling duties as required.
• Perform Basic PC and record keeping as required.
• Maintain and organize plastics warehouse
• Assist in inventory duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Familiar with operation of molding machines.
• Use of precision measuring tools (optical comparator, micrometer, caliper, drop indicator)
• Basic understanding of SPC.
• Blueprint reading.
• Understanding of molding machine operation.
• Understanding of molds and auxiliary equipment.
• Understanding of plastic processing.

Experience & Education Requirements:

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Physical Requirements: