Under the direction of the Molding Supervisor, the position is accountable for the set-up, repair and maintenance of injection mold machines.
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Primary Duties and Responsibilities
• In coordination with the Process Technician, set up and operate injection molding machines and associated auxiliary equipment to meet departmental Safety, Quality, and Delivery objectives.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and work orders to select, position, install, and secure molds and equipment; adjust machine settings to complete mold setups accurately and efficiently in accordance with specifications and standards.
• Install and remove molds using appropriate hand tools, clamps, bolts, hoists, lift carts, and manual and electric hoists.
• Prepare and mix resin materials, colorants, and regrind according to established formulas and processing requirements. Clean out and set up material handling equipment.
• Operate injection molding and automated assembly equipment in parallel with the molding cycle as required to support production flow.
• Complete all required documentation, including setup, daily checklists, and production logs, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support production flow across departments as needed and maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
• Perform all job functions safely, comply with site safety policies and PPE requirements, actively participate in safety initiatives, and report or correct unsafe conditions.
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Minimum Education & Experience Requirements
• Candidate must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in a molding setup environment
• Injection Mold Setup apprenticeship completed (preferred)
• Basic computer skills to function in an ERP system
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