Mold Set-Up Technician

Yanfeng•Bryan, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Yanfeng is seeking a Mold Set-Up Technician to join their team. This role is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment by following HSE and 5S policies. The technician will be responsible for changing tools per schedule and/or leadership direction in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring established Mold Setting processes are followed, and setting up equipment based on mold requirements, materials, and tolerances. They will also maintain all tool change equipment and tools, complete weekly preventive maintenance on machines and tools, execute production runs, conduct quality control testing, and report any damaged tool change equipment. The role requires the use of various measuring and gauging tools for inspections.

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. Sets 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, and frequently lift weight over 40lbs.
Execute production runs; conducts 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.