Mold Setter 1st Shift (6:00AM - 2:30PM)

Heartland Automotive, LLC.•Lafayette, IN

2h•Onsite

About The Position

This role coordinates and assists with activities of associates engaged in maintaining and operating all equipment. The Mold Setter is responsible for machine setup, safe operation, and ensuring equipment safety features are functional. They also manage scrap disposal, rework completion, and assist with process stations on all equipment. The position involves performing lock-out/tag-out procedures, reporting quality and safety issues, and accurate completion of paperwork and data entry. Maintaining 5S3D, Kaizen, and SQDCME elements, inspecting parts for conformance, and training associates on machine adjustments and safety processes are key duties. The role also supports TPM goals and continual improvement projects for EHS. Additionally, the Mold Setter is expected to perform maintenance and adjustments on equipment, conduct basic TPM activities, operate heavy equipment like cranes and forklifts, and move materials.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Two years manufacturing experience
Strong interpersonal skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Office Word and Microsoft Outlook.
Knowledge of Pareto Charts.
Ability to read and analyze information.
Ability to write reports and work instructions.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Develop and maintain a positive attitude and promote teamwork.
Know all potential work and environmental hazards.
Safety glasses and any other required PPE in accordance with the SWI for the jobs you may be doing.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with Heartland Automotive

Responsibilities

Train and assist associates on performing preventive maintenance assignments.
Perform machine set up, operate machinery in a safe manner, and ensure equipment safety features are in place and functioning properly.
Make sure scrap is recorded accurately and disposed of daily and Ensure rework is completed at end of day.
Fill in for associates when necessary.
Understand and be able to operate and assist individual process stations on all equipment.
Perform lock-out and tag-out (LOTO) procedures for clearing all equipment faults and restoring machine energy in accordance with established LOTO procedures.
Inform Team Leader or Production Manager of any and all quality/ safety issues.
Accurate completion of paperwork and data entry.
Maintain 5S3D, Kaizen and all elements of SQDCME.
Inspects and measures parts and products to verify conformance to specifications.
Train and assist all associates on adjusting machines and equipment to repair products which fail to meet standards. Train associates on safety related processes.
Analyze and provide inputs to resolve work problems or assist associates in solving work problems.
Follow lead operators and team leader’s direction during emergencies. Understands and follows the response procedures for all types of emergency events.
Assist on monitoring and maintaining all TPM Goals (Safety, Scrap, Customer Defects, In-Process Defects and Downtime Frequency).
Supports and participates in continual improvement projects for Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS).
Perform maintenance on the equipment in their specific work areas. As well as make necessary adjustments to the machines to produce quality parts.
Perform basic TPM activities for the equipment in their work area.
Operate heavy equipment including cranes and forklifts.
Move new material, waste, and nonconforming product on level ground, stairs, and ladders.