Mold Attendant

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices•Sumter, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mold Attendant reports directly to the department Supervisor and assists with operating injection molding presses while meeting quality, productivity, waste, cost, and safety goals. The role is responsible for molding production in an assigned area, minor maintenance on assigned presses, and supplying downstream equipment with molded components that meet quality specifications. It also includes inspecting components, requesting technical support when needed, and placing surplus molded components into inventory. The attendant operates multi-cavity injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment at rated output, maintains knowledge of products, raw materials, and quality specifications, and keeps machinery and work areas orderly while following GMP requirements. The role requires effective teamwork with limited supervision and familiarity with controlled documents, preventive maintenance task lists, and equipment manuals relevant to the cell. This position is on the 12-hour day shift, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., on a 3-2-2-3 schedule. The production floor prohibits false eyelashes, press-on fingernails, jewelry, smoking, and tobacco or marijuana products on BD property. Steel-toe, non-slip shoes are required on the production floor.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
At least 6 months of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Mechanical proficiency.
Ability to work a 12-hour day shift from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on a 3-2-2-3 schedule.
Ability to work effectively in a team with limited supervision.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
Experience with electric and hydraulic injection molding presses.

Responsibilities

Attend to and assist with operation of injection molding presses while meeting quality, productivity, waste, cost, and safety goals.
Manage molding production in the assigned area and perform minor maintenance on assigned presses.
Operate injection molding presses to supply downstream equipment with molded components.
Inspect components and request technical support to maintain part quality.
Work with other molding team members to keep equipment running during breaks and call-outs.
Operate multi-cavity injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment to manufacture products that meet quality specifications at rated output.
Operate injection molds and presses and place surplus molded components into inventory.
Maintain knowledge of products produced in the department, required raw materials, and product quality specifications.
Keep machinery, work areas, and floors neat and orderly and follow GMP requirements.
Perform thorough product inspections and make appropriate decisions regarding product quality.
Use relevant controlled documents, preventive maintenance task lists, and equipment manuals pertaining to equipment in the cell.