Blow Mold Process Technician

Prysmian Group•Rockwall, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Blow Mold Process Technician is responsible for setting up and correctly processing machines and equipment to meet daily production schedules and productivity goals. The role also performs preventative maintenance and supports manufacturing activities to ensure parts are produced effectively, safely, and to acceptable quality standards. The technician sets up, operates, adjusts, and maintains molding and related equipment; monitors production and scrap; completes process and shift records; troubleshoots equipment and process issues; and communicates production information to leads and incoming team members. The role works in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, machinery, and varying temperatures.

Requirements

At least 1 year of related plastics molding, processing, and maintenance experience.
Experience with machine startup and shutdown.
Knowledge of basic machine functions.
Basic data-entry skills.
Good mechanical skills.
Knowledge of material-handling systems.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to speak, read and comprehend, and write in English.
Understand and follow departmental safety rules.
Understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ISO sections pertaining to the position.
Problem-solving and analysis skills.
Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and complex mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate material handling, molding, finishing, and assembly equipment, including performing mold setups and cutter adjustments.
Perform mold changes and machine adjustments, and start up and shut down molding machines.
Use a forklift to perform mold changes and organize molds.
Complete daily process records needed to control and maintain machine running conditions.
Conduct minor repairs and change inserts as necessary.
Operate, repair, and maintain high-volume molding machines.
Monitor production quantities for color changes, mold changes, and product completions.
Follow approved procedures and set priorities to meet production goals and needs.
Monitor process scrap and make changes to eliminate its root causes.
Maintain housekeeping in the assigned work area according to 5S standards.
Promote and maintain safety, quality, and environmental awareness and requirements in the area of responsibility.
Identify and resolve work-area issues involving equipment, machines, personnel, processes, training, or materials that affect quality and efficiency.
Recommend process, practice, equipment, performance, and operational-efficiency improvements to engineering.
Inspect machines hourly to ensure acceptable-quality parts are produced and prevent mass production of defective parts or scrap.
Accurately report daily shift performance, including safety, quality, labor hours, production tickets, scrap, and first-part approvals.
Troubleshoot support equipment, including grinders, blenders, hopper loaders, and chillers.
Inform the Production Lead, as necessary, of events affecting production flow.
Communicate shift performance and scrap information to incoming team members.
Promptly correct or remove workplace hazards.
Perform other duties assigned by management.