Mold Setup Technician -1st Shift

Lear Corporation•Traverse City, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mold Setup Technician ensures dies are changed efficiently according to the production schedule and that production material is filled for startup. The role removes existing molds and dies from presses, installs scheduled molds or dies with minimal downtime, sets up thermolators, makes hoses as needed, and ensures molds are set safely and correctly using the equipment and setup specified in the process book. The technician fills and maintains material for insert and injection presses as needed for mold changes and maintains and cleans hoppers and grinders as needed for complete mold changes. The role may also perform material-handling work or other duties at the supervisor's request. The technician supports Lear's environmental, quality, health, and safety procedures; follows proper procedures to maintain a healthy and safe work environment; works with and trains fellow employees; and maintains the work area according to 5S standards. Performance evaluations are conducted weekly, training follows a training plan, and there is a 60-day qualification period.

Requirements

Strong mechanical aptitude.
Ability to exert up to 56 pounds of force frequently.
Ability to operate a fork truck and overhead crane.
Ability to lift packages up to 56 pounds.
Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, and occasionally crouch.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Change dies efficiently according to the production schedule and ensure production material is filled for startup.
Remove existing molds and dies from presses and install the next scheduled mold or die while minimizing downtime.
Set up thermolators and make hoses as required for molds.
Set molds safely and correctly using the proper equipment setup specified in the process book.
Fill and maintain materials for insert and injection presses as needed for mold changes.
Maintain and clean hoppers and grinders as necessary for complete mold changes.
Perform material-handling duties when requested by the supervisor.
Support Lear environmental, quality, health, and safety procedures and rules.
Follow proper procedures and help ensure a healthy and safe working environment.
Work as a team with fellow employees and train new employees in the classification.
Maintain the work area in accordance with 5S standards.
Complete additional duties assigned by the supervisor, shift supervisor, or department manager.