Mold/Tooling Set Up Technician (6:00am to 6:00pm) B shift

Molding / Tooling Set Up Technician

In this job you will be responsible for setting up, starting up, breaking down, and performing planned maintenance tasks, such as: cleaning, replacing screws, bushings, pins, and other wear items; for molds in our molding facility

As a Molding Set Up Technician you will:

• Set up molds, in coordination with planning, to proper configurations per production needs • Break down previously run mold configurations as needed. • Keep molds properly inventoried and organized to ensure traceability. • Work directly with Tooling Department to coordinate repairs that require machining or mold-maker guidance and help. • Perform planned maintenance on tooling, such as: general cleaning, replacing worn or stripped bolts, bushings, etc. • Inspect final mold set up to ensure successful implementation • Use lifting mechanisms (i.e. crane or forklift) to handle mold set-ups and storage • Promotes a culture of safety and continuous improvement towards a world-class standard • Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, processes, rules, and regulations • Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results • Contribute to team effort by training others in performance of production tasks as needed • Inspect all work and insure it meets requirements prior to passing it on to the next operation • Document actions by completing production and quality forms • Communicate effectively with others at various levels of the organization.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience in injection molding and mold set-ups • Strong mechanical skills and dexterity • Ability to safety operate a Power Industricl Truck/Forklift • Ability to safely operate cranes/hoists. • Possess and maintain valid driver’s license • Strong attention to detail • Positive attitude with the ability to work well with others • Good written and verbal communication skills • Experience using small hand and power tools • Basic computer skills • High School diploma, GED or combination of work experience and skill development • Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English.

It is preferred that you also have:

• Intermediate computer skills • Organizational/ 5S skills • Familiarity with tools, torque specs, die grinders, presses, etc. • 0–1-year experience working in a manufacturing environment desirable

The physical demands of the job are:

• Work is classified as Medium - Heavy Physical Demand Level (PDL) by the US Dept of Labor's Dictionary of Occupational Titles • Frequencies - Occasional (1-33%); Frequent (34-66%); Continuous (67-100%) • Lifting Demands: • Lift up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis floor to waist with assistance • Lift up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis floor to waist • Carry up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis up to 25 feet • Push/Pull up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis • Push/Pull more than 40 pounds on an occasional basis with assistance • Postural Demands: • Standing – continuous • Walking – continuous • Bending/stooping – frequent • Squatting/kneeling – frequent • Lifting – frequent • Miscellaneous Demands: • Griping, manipulation, fingering –continuous • Variable hand/power tool use – frequent • Two-person tasks using assistive devices for lifting, pulling and pushing including engine stands hand trucks, pallet jacks, and hoists