Racine, WI 53402 United States of America
Summary of Position
Under the direction of the Molding Supervisor, the position is accountable for the set-up, repair and maintenance of injection mold machines.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Working with the Process Technician, sets up and operates an injection molding machine for the purpose of shaping plastics while maintaining departmental Safety, Quality and Delivery objectives.
Reads and interprets blueprints and diagrams to select, position and secure machinery.
Adjusts machine settings to complete mold setup tasks accurately, according to specifications and standards in a timely fashion.
Installs dies in and out of machine, according to work order specifications, using clamps, bolts and hand tools.
Understand and is able to mix resin material and coloring pigments or recycled material according to formula.
Complete all necessary paperwork (i.e. cycle time sheets, set-up sheets, etc.) as directed in a timely and precise manner.
Operate automated assembly machines in parallel with molding cycle as needed.
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)
Ability to manually lift up to 50 lbs and manually push/pull full skids and carts of material
Basic computer skills to function in an ERP system