Molding Technician I

Description

Job description and activity details This position provides an intermediate level of mold setup, detailed troubleshooting, and problem resolution services. Develops solutions and alternatives to assigned molding issues. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Ensures processes are valid for molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and robots. * Ensures correct materials are used, safety checks are performed, and the shop area remains organized and clean. * Identifies problems and finds solutions across the entire molding process to ensure maximum machine utilization, production, and quality. * Performs safety inspections, mold cleaning, lubrication, and numerous other maintenance tasks. * Reads technical drawings, electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and ladder logic diagrams. * Replaces inserts and cores as required. * Recommends improvements to molds and machinery. * Trains molding operators on safe machine and equipment operation. * Ensures documentation is completed accurately. * Stops production if there is a product issue, personnel safety concern, or potential damage to equipment, tools, or processes. * Ensures compliance with safety and task management policies. * Ensures the following: * Engineering and maintenance procedures and standards are followed. * Standardized operating procedures, Molding Process Sheets (MPS), General Procedures (GPS), and Quality Assurance Plans (QAP) are followed. ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * Lifting \- not exceeding 50 lbs (22 kg, approx.) – local practice may apply. * Writing. * Ability to sit. * Ability to stand. * Bending. * Vision. * Color perception. * Depth perception. * Reading. * Field of vision / peripheral vision. * Fine motor skills. * Noise. * Chemical vapors. * Welding fumes. Experience and requirements SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma. * Four years of molding experience, including one year on molding machines and tool setup. * Ability to understand root causes of process and material issues, and required corrective actions. * Ability to learn and retain key information about molded parts within the department. * Attention to detail. * Good manual dexterity and ability to perform manual tasks requiring fine motor skills. * Interpersonal and demonstrable effective communication skills. * Demonstrated computer proficiency, preferably in spreadsheets, word processing, databases, and other applicable software programs. COMPETENCIES * Understanding of schematics and technical drawings. * Use of machine tools. * Component and equipment repair. * Equipment and tool startup/setup. * Mold changes/lubrication/cleaning. * Mold core and insert changes. * Maintenance and documentation of parts. * Processing parameters for molded parts. * Personnel training. COMMENTS Infection Control Risk Category III: The risk category indicates whether employees may come into contact with bodily fluids or blood while performing their duties. Risk Category III defines jobs and procedures that involve no exposure. Benefits * Benefits in accordance with the Federal Labor Law (LFT) **Number of vacancies** 1 **Department** Molding **Employment type** Permanent **Work modality** On-site **Shift** Day **Working hours** Full-time **Education** High school diploma **English** Spoken: Basic, Written: Basic **Willingness to travel** No