Mold Assembly Lead

Easypak•Leominster, MA

7d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Mold Assembly Lead is responsible for ensuring the quality, safety, and efficiency of mold assembly and maintenance processes. This role involves hands-on work with molds, including assembly, repair, inspection, and setup, as well as leading and training technicians. The Lead will also collaborate with production and management to maintain high standards and address any issues that arise.

Requirements

Three or more years in production maintenance or assembly function.
Two or more years in basic manufacturing maintenance.
Prior experience in Supervision/Lead roles.
Strong understanding of how to use tools.
Must be able to occasionally lift heavy mold parts weighing up to 50 lbs.
Must have the dexterity to screw bolts and nuts together.
Must be able to reach into tight spaces in a machine.
Must be able to stand on feet 6-7 hours a day.
Can work more than 8 hours a day when necessary.
Ability to work in a team.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to work flexible hours to communicate with "off shifts", whether they be weekday night shift or weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

Perform LOTO procedures and follow all safety measures during machine changeovers.
Use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including steel toe shoes, safety glasses, hairnet, beard net, and cut-resistant gloves.
Safely operate a forklift for transporting molds.
Safely operate power tools.
Keep all tooling components in good condition and perform routine inspections.
Repair broken mold items in-house or recommend external repair.
Perform and document routine inspections on trim carriers, water plates, and spacers, and suggest replacements when adequate.
Read and follow mold assembly instructions.
Safely re-knife or swap dies.
Ensure mold buildup is the correct height for each machine's specifications.
Abide by the production schedule and list of priorities, and prepare for immediate changes.
Retrieve mold components from storage locations.
Assemble molds and prepare them for production, completing necessary checklists.
Clean all mold surfaces that will contact packaging to ensure hygienic production.
Perform leak tests to ensure tool functionality (e.g., gas cylinders, stripper plate/plug assist cylinders, pressurized air tests).
Perform proper procedure for purging water from a tool.
Actuate machine HMI functions.
Remove and install water/air hoses.
Install/uninstall tooling without supervision.
Change recipes on machines.
Dry cycle machines to ensure proper mold function.
Maintain a clean work area.
Store mold components in their proper locations after mold removal.
Keep the mold assembly area clean and organized.
Continuously look for ways to improve efficiency, safety, and hygiene of the operation.
Continuously look for ways to improve quality.
Assist shifts with other needs, such as temporarily packing or operating machines.
Report any safety concerns to the manager.
Report any hygiene concerns to the manager.
Continuously monitor processes to ensure quality standards are maintained and improved.
Acquire detailed knowledge of processes and tooling components.
Train MA Techs.
Follow up and review that MA techs complete proper inspections, checklists, and log daily activities in ShiftNote.
Upkeep and monitor tooling racks.
Update tooling inventory with any changes.
Hold periodic meetings with MA Technicians to improve efficiency, process, and quality of work.
Supervise and develop techs and other personnel assigned to the area, in conjunction with the Tooling Manager.
Assist with inspecting new tooling.
Maintain open communication with Production Supervisors regarding tooling issues and changeovers.
Assist with changeovers.
Maintain standards and hold peers accountable.
Work flexible hours to communicate with off-shifts.
Fill in for absentees.
Report out on any issues, changeovers, and metrics.