Position Purpose: The Molding Technician performs duties to set up and cycle a variety of Plastic Injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment. They make process adjustments to ensure proper function and quality of parts.

Set-Up and Process Jobs:

• Follow all Molding Work Instructions (MWI) Including; prints, specifications, and shop orders
• Installation and removal of molds in the injection molding machine

Setup and Process jobs to Master Cycle

• Set up and adjust auxiliary equipment, and robots to achieve proper assembly, product containment, and product packaging
• Make machine adjustments, including heat, injection pressure, and cycle times for wide range of plastic engineering materials to ensure proper quality and function of parts
• Troubleshoot molding problems
• Solve process problems such as flash, short shots, quality of parts
• Document all in process changes using the work center log within Delmiaworks (IQMS) ERP System
• Enter Master Cycle back into Quick Inspect
• Change over jobs, enter rejects/downtime, verify BOMs
• Ensure part/material containment measures are implemented
• Use personal computer, dial/digital calipers, gauges, hand tools, hand/power lift trucks, and overhead cranes
• Inform Tooling Management of any problematic tools or damage through the Tool Work Order System
• Inform Maintenance of an press issues through Maintenance Request Order (MRO) SystemQuality:
• Responsible for part quality associated to their set up and processing parameters
• Visually check all product for quality defects every 2 Hours
• Communicate with Manufacturing personnel of any defects or concerns with product and document on Visual Log
• Ability to perform Function Checks and enter in Delmiaworks (IQMS) ERP System
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis of factors affecting overall product quality
• Identify Continuous Improvement ideas associated within daily duties and overall cell performance

Material Handling:

• Occasionally empty grinders and fill presses with material per Molding Work Instructions (MWI)
• Occasionally Clean Loaders, Dryers, Grinders and Stage Material as needed

Packaging & Sorting:

• Occasionally fan sort product for quality defects
• Occasionally package and label parts per Molding Work Instructions (MWI)
• Occasionally document all box overages and enter them in Delmiaworks (IQMS) ERP System
• Occasionally make date codes and product labels

Cleanliness:

• Keep Work Area Clean per Company Housekeeping Standards

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Safety:

• Understand Basic Safety Procedures

Other Tasks and Duties as Assigned

Qualifications/Experience

• Required

High School Diploma or equivalentGood communication skillsProblem solving skillsAbility to interpret and analyze data in decision makingAbility to lift 55 lbs.Ability to operate forklift

• Desired

2 - 5 years Injection Molding ExperienceDelmiaworks (IQMS) ERP System ExperiencePerformance Standards/Critical Competencies

• Performance Standards

Accurately follow work instructions & specificationsTimely issue resolutionConsistently meets part quality standardsTimely part production

• Competencies

Sound JudgementAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsAnalyze IssuesCustomer Focus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person