Mold Set-Up Technician

Yanfeng•Bryan, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mold Set-Up Technician is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment by adhering to HSE and 5S policies and procedures. This role involves safely and efficiently changing tools according to schedule or leadership direction, utilizing crane and Lock-out Tag-out procedures. The technician will ensure established Mold Setting processes are followed, set up equipment based on mold requirements, materials, and tolerances, and maintain all tool change equipment and tools in a safe and clean storage area. Additionally, the role includes completing weekly preventive maintenance on machines and tools, executing production runs, conducting quality control testing, and reporting any damaged tool change equipment to the Production Supervisor/Technical Manager. The technician will also use various measuring and gauging tools for inspections before, during, and after molding operations.

Requirements

1-3 Minimum Years of Experience with injection molding.
1-3 Years Years of Experience within the automotive industry.
Forklift certification.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Thorough understanding of machinery and fixtures.

Nice To Haves

3 months mold change experience, preferably injection molding.
Experience with overhead cranes.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain a safe work environment by following HSE and 5S policies and procedures.
Change tools per schedule and/or leadership direction in a safe and efficient manner utilizing established crane and Lock-out Tag-out procedures.
Ensure established Mold Setting processes are followed.
Set up equipment based on mold requirements, materials, and tolerances.
Maintain all tool change equipment and tools in a safe and clean storage area.
Complete weekly preventive maintenance on machines and tools.
Apply force of 75lbs or greater for clamping tools in machines.
Frequently lift weight over 40lbs.
Execute production runs.
Conduct quality control testing before mold enters production cycle.
Report all damaged tool change equipment to the Production Supervisor/Technical Manager.
Use various measuring and gauging tools to perform necessary inspections before, during, and after molding operations.