Set- Up Technician - 2nd Shift (Mold Technician)

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Title : Mold Technician

Department : Set Up 5020

Reports To : Production Supervisor

FLSA Status : Hourly Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The Mold Technician is responsible for setting up and maintaining production equipment to ensure efficient and safe operations. The position will work closely with production teams to ensure that all equipment is functioning properly and that production runs smoothly. Must follow Altor Solutions’ standards for Safety, Housekeeping, Quality and Production in an efficient and safe manner.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment
• Develop the molding process for each tool to run optimum cycle times while producing high quality products that meet the standards of the customer.
• Improve Quality of Products molded through improvements to the molding process
• Reduce costs through reduction of scrap rates on each tool
• Work with Operations and Engineering to make specific recommendations on details of NEW tooling construction including but not limited to filling device and ejector type and location. Fill / non-fill side selection, bypass location, draft and other mold cavity features.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to recommend modifications to tools to improve the molding process
• Assist the operators with packaging concerns
• Set up and maintain production equipment to ensure efficient and safe operations
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed
• Ensure that all equipment is functioning properly and efficiently
• Work closely with production teams to ensure that equipment is set up to meet production needs
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment to prevent breakdowns and ensure optimal performance Responsible for following plant specified job specification, task list and completion of all requirement paperwork.
• Responsible for conducting him / herself in a safe manner and adhering to all required safety protocols and policies, including lockout / tagout.

Requirements : Qualifications

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent with minimum of 3-6 months relative manufacturing experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers; talk and hear. Frequently required to reach, bend, squat, stretch, and twist. Frequently lift and / or carry bulky objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Must be able to work efficiently and repetitively with hands and have physical strength, stamina and coordination to perform duties.

Work Environment

The work environment is typical of most manufacturing environments. The noise level in the work environment is usually high with ear protection required. Will work in a dusty and sometimes wet environment as well as cold / hot / humid areas based on the seasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to a particular position. This document in no way states or implies that this is an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required and personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. The Company reserves the right to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from, any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.