Responsible for determining and implementing best manufacturing practices for current and future production related to set-up, start-up, processing, and maintenance of injection molding machines to satisfactorily accomplish quality and on-time delivery of products to customers. Adheres to all plant and OSHA safety policies and regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the setup, programming, and processing of injection molding machines, robots, and related automation equipment.

• Conducts start-up testing of mold operation and process parameters – Works with QA and Engineering departments for best processing parameters.

• Regularly audits production processes, documentation, and machine parameters for standard and procedure conformity and continuous improvement in both quality and production output.

• Systematically troubleshoots product, machine, mold, and robot non-compliance or malfunctions.

• Ensures manufactured parts meet customer specifications through various precision measurement techniques, gauges, and thorough visual inspection.

• Complies with ISO and internal quality procedural and documentation requirements.

• Responsible for routine preventive maintenance of molding machines and other manufacturing equipment.

• Provides technical support to engineers to ensure production goals.

• Maintains a clean work area and utilizes safe working practices.

• Responsible for overall cleanliness of machines and surrounding Cell work areas.

• Monitors quality of parts throughout production run and provides support to quality inspectors in assessing part quality.

• Works with QA and Engineering throughout first article inspections, prototypes and capabilities studies.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to use basic hand tools; Allen, open end, and 12” pipe wrenches; ratchet and sockets; screwdrivers; pliers; lockable tool chest.

• Ability to communicate information to other employees.

• Ability to create new molding and machine parameters to produce quality products.

• Ability to train new Mold Setters without assistance.

• Ability to communicate the QA personnel to assure goal standards are met.

• Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical mindset, reasoning abilities and problem-solving skills.

• Good training and leadership skills; team oriented. Highly motivated.

• Experience operating overhead cranes and riding forklifts.

• Ability to set up and operate injection molding machines.

• Flexibility to work overtime, including weekends.

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Must possess fundamental understanding of processing to include: water, material, tool understanding (core, hot tips, and hydraulic cores, etc.)

• Computer experience with Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• English language proficiency, to include verbal and written communication.

• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings

Education and Experience:

• 5+ years as process Technician 2 (or prior external experience).

• Experience with setting up and fundamental understanding of processing to include: water, material, and tool understanding (cores, hot tips, and hydraulic cores).

• High School Diploma or G.E.D preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand entire shift (8+ hrs.).

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., push 200 lbs., stand, sit, bend, kneel, or reach throughout shift.

• Dexterity of hand/eye coordination, especially when using the overhead crane and handling of tools, trim knives, molds, and material.

• Moderate physical demand involving lifting and moving of materials and equipment.

• Frequently moves from waist level to floor level.