Plastics Molding Technician

JOB TITLE: Plastics Engineering Tech Status: Hourly

REPORTS TO: Technical Services Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Participates & engages with daily production issues. Assists "hands on" in the troubleshooting, planning, integration, and completion of assigned projects personally or through co-workers. Consistently work in a safe manner. Follow set guidelines intended to reduce scrap, improve efficiency, and meet quality requirements.

JOB DUTIES:

· Establish process & controls for all plastic parts

· Manage & report all tool repairs & corrective actions to prevent premature wear or failures

· Manage & report assigned processing challenges for any machine, mold & material

· Assist in scrap reduction efforts & reporting accuracy

· Assist in training if necessary to help implement or improve a process

· Possess working knowledge of all machines within Plastics Molding Department:

o Vision Systems, RJG Controllers, Press & Automation HMIs, Hot Runner Controllers, Thermolators, Dryer Controls, Water Controls

· Assist in managing process parameters & mold setups

· Continuously seek improvements in equipment and process performance.

· Work "hands on" with equipment & tool shop in order to complete tasks on time.

· Work with suppliers in troubleshooting problems and quoting new projects.

· Attend, understand, & participate in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) Meetings.

· Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment using both mechanical and electrical skills.

· Provide technical support to all departments with professionalism.

· Possess working knowledge of machine and process controls and power distribution.

· Assemble and install equipment components.

· Identify possible sources of product contamination and understand impact of contamination on our customers.

· Must work in a safe manner at all times abiding by the rules set for the work area.

· Immediately report any seen or foreseen problems in the building to management.

· Attend required department meetings with manager to discuss plans, results, problems, and special activities.

· Must be available to work overtime, work flexible hours or be on-call.

· Maintain a clean work environment by leaving work areas clear of debris, collecting tools and putting them away.

· Adhere to the Environmental, Health & Safety policies to conserve energy and promote recycling. Contain and clean up any spills that may occur before it impacts the environment or community.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,AND ABILITIES:

· Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to the condition of equipment to assess or perform complex work. Requires working with close limits and a high level of accuracy for sustained periods of time.

· Requires the use of judgment to plan, perform and make decision as to the sequence of set-ups, operations and processes within the limitation of recognized or standard methods and procedures.

· Ability to use precision instruments such as calipers and micrometers.

· Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, manual, or schedule form.

· Moderate physical effort required consisting of standing or walking 6-8 hours, sitting 1-2 hours, regular lifting up to 50 pounds, twisting, bending and squatting, pushing and pulling, and constant use of arms to fingers to inspect parts or tools, and maneuver heavy units or parts.

· Must be able to inspect, install or repair machine components and use tool or instrument controls.

· Required to wear safety glasses and hearing protection at all times on the production floor. Steel toe shoes suggested. May be required to utilize other safety equipment identified for specific tasks.

· Ability to use Windows Excel & other software to manage reports & communicate results

MINIMUM EDUCATION ANDTRAINING REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION:

· Two or more years of work experience in related field required.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person