Molding Set Up

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Experience required with mold set up, operation, adjustments, troubleshooting and maintaining complex machines to department efficiency averages

• Read and interpret process prints, including math conversions for setting machines

• Read and interpret quality information instructions to meet quality requirements

• Notify Quality of any out of spec parts

• Read, interpret, and legibly record data on computers for SPC and quality assurance

• Produce and inspect finished parts using scales, calipers, micrometers, adjustable, direct reading and fixed gauges to check work

• Handle and mix materials

• Care required to keep machines and molds clean

• Recognize defective tooling, machine malfunctions and dimensional deviations

• Use of judgment to plan, perform and make decisions as to set ups and operations within recognized procedures

• Operate crane, forklift, and other handling equipment according to OSHA specifications

• Complete all daily 5S duties to include trash removal

• Train, instruct and assist trainees throughout the training period

• Perform these and all other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Management

Required Skills/Abilities:

• All team members are expected to keep their work area clean, organized and maintain a high level of safety and quality

• Must be able to use basic shop math

• Must possess strong mechanical aptitude

• Ability to communicate effectively with other team members, including between shifts

• Ability to proceed on work assignments with minimum supervision or assistance

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

• Ability to work within High Performance Team (HPT) guidelines

• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including spelling, grammar and composition

• Requires basic computer skills

• Requires basic math skills

• Ability to read and interpret required paperwork with high degree of accuracy

• Must be able to satisfactorily complete testing for operation of the forklift and other equipment as required

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalency

• 3 years documented work history as an Injection Mold Set Up Operator

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand, sit, reach, bend, twist, reach overhead, walk, and carry molds, materials and boxes of product or parts intermittently during an 8-hour shift

• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs. regularly during an 8-hour shift

• Must be able to empty bags of material with a sliding force in excess of 200 lbs. occasionally during an 8-hour shift

• Must be able to tolerate a mold shop environment which includes fumes, dust, and oil

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