Mold Setter

Adkev•Monticello, IN

About The Position

The basic function of the Mold Setter is to apply set up techniques to achieve acceptable molded product while maintaining machines and molds. The Mold Setter is to attend to assigned duties and responsibilities and maintain accuracy standards in production in accordance with stated requirements and IATF standards.

Requirements

Knowledge of areas of production to include production presses, dryers, grinder and general maintenance tools
Ability to work closely with groups of people, including company employees at all levels, suppliers, competitors, sub-contractors and other outside professionals with whom the company deals with on a regular basis
Ability to operate radios, Motan Material Handling system, man lift, loaders, pre-dryers, and other specialized production equipment
Ability to operate as a ‘trusted agent’ in which full confidentiality and strict ethical business standards are to be observed
Ability to work extended hours, odd hours, weekends, as required to cover for overtime and absence of other Set-Up Prep personnel
Ability to follow safe work practices, including lockout/tag out and safety harnesses

Responsibilities

Retrieve and set molds
Set-up molds, set-up tooling
Verify quality of product at start of production (1st Piece Inspection)
Train and assist set-up preps, as required
Perform in-process mold cleanings, as scheduled
Log information in Mattec
Set process parameters in presses during changeovers
Tag last shot
Clean grinders and hoppers daily; unclog grinders using proper lockout procedures
Clean equipment filters at presses as production demands
Perform color and material changes at production presses as directed by Set-Up Coordinator; properly loading, unloading, and identifying materials used
Learn and complete proper mold and equipment storage
Perform startup, shutdown, and restart procedures on presses following proper procedures
Maintain machinery to insure a safe and productive workplace (i.e. vacuum hoses, grinder blades, circulators, dryers, and mold heaters)
Learn and maintain Motan Alarm system; 1st responder for alarms; maintain housekeeping in Motan area
Learn to respond to press alarms
Follow established safety practices and policies with zero safety violations
Support and maintain 5S housekeeping standards