POSITION SUMMARY:

Assist in the operation of Injection Molding presses with proficiency while meeting quality, productivity, waste, cost, housekeeping and safety goals in accordance with standard procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices. The Technician is responsible for following all developed processing guides, documenting tool repairs, and helping maintain an inventory of spare die components. Maintaining quality standards of molded product and ensuring satisfactory delivery of assembly components to our internal customers. Work with limited supervision and maintain an atmosphere of cooperation among and between shifts, mold repair, quality control, assembly, and management to attain departmental goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities for this job include, but are not limited to:

· Troubleshoot and resolve processing problems with injection molding machines.

· Responsible for cleanliness and orderly condition of a designated area of the molding department.

· Set-up and start-up Molding Machines and auxiliary equipment.

· Relay pertinent product and quality-related information to Operators, Inspectors, Supervisors and peers – written and verbal

· Accurately records and reports waste, and assists departmental supervision in maintaining inventory control.

· Diagnose tooling problems and perform minor repairs

· Perform first shot inspections and confirm job is ready for production.

· May troubleshoot electrical problems with dies and barrel heats, mix plastic resin with colorants and additives, relieve operators at break times, and engage in material handling.

· Verifies and monitors machine cycles and cavitation’s.

· Identifies waste in the process and minimizes downtime.

· Maintains clean working conditions in assigned areas and reports any safety hazards immediately.

· Must be able to operate a forklift safely.

· Transportation of raw materials and finished goods to and from molding area as needed for production.

· Perform miscellaneous duties as required by supervision.

· Include answering Operator, machine, or equipment alarms as needed.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Perform other job related duties as assigned.

· Observes all safety, environmental and quality system standards.

· Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

· This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

 HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS POSITION:

• 2-2-3  Rotating schedule 


• 7am-7pm


• Every other weekend off! 


• $18.00/hr--PAID WEEKLY! 


• Mandatory OT when needed


• Long term employment opportunity