Summary:

Ensure injection molding machines are properly set-up and run to customer quality standards and meet all production goals. Make necessary connections of the electrical, hydraulic and cooling systems to the mold; ensure that the correct plastic material, plastic melt temperatures, shot size, injection speed and pressures are set; and cycle the machine and adjust the molding parameters until acceptable parts are produced.

Essential Functions:

Supervisory Capacity: ​No Supervisory Responsibilities​

• Create and maintain an environment for safe work environments by following HSE and 5S policies and procedures.
• Change tools per schedule and/or leadership direction in a safe and efficient manner utilizing established crane and Lock-out Tag-out procedures.
• Ensure established Mold Setting processes are followed. Sets up equipment based on mold requirements, materials, and tolerances.
• Maintain all tool change equipment and tools in a safe and clean storage area.
• Complete weekly preventive maintenance on machines and tools, apply force of 75lbs or greater for clamping tools in machines, and frequently lift weight over 40lbs.
• Execute production runs; conducts quality control testing before mold enters production cycle.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Report all damaged tool change equipment to the Production Supervisor/Technical Manager.
• Use various measuring and gauging tools to perform necessary inspections before, during, and after molding operations.
• Attend training classes and scheduled meetings

Qualifications:

• ​​High School Graduate or Equivalent​
• ​​1 -3​ Minimum Years of Experience with injection molding.
• ​​1-3​ Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry.
• Forklift certification.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Thorough understanding of machinery and fixtures.
• 3 months mold change experience, preferably injection molding.
• Experience with overhead cranes

Physical Requirements:

• Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing): ​Frequently​
• Movement (Walking): ​Constantly​
• Carry Weight (Lifting up to 40 lbs): ​Frequently​
• Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing): ​Constantly
• Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone): Frequently​

Work Environment:

• ​​Personal protective equipment is required​.
• ​Works closely with others, perhaps within a foot of another person​.
• ​​Must be able to match the pace of work to the speed of equipment​.
• ​​Exposure to hot or cold temperatures​.