Mold Setup Technician

IPL Schoeller•Goodyear, AZ

10d

About The Position

The Team in Goodyear Arizona is seeking an experienced Mold Setup Technician to be Responsible for mold setups, startups, shutdowns, and process troubleshooting in the production of injection molded products. As a Mold Setup Technician at IPL Schoeller you will: Set up and removal of molds, prepare molds for production startup and perform insert change overs for production. Perform preventive mold maintenance as per instruction and assigned intervals. Inspect mold for defects and document part quality issues. Perform off-line bi-annual preventive mold maintenance and required mold services Assist with any in process troubleshooting and mold repairs. Do general housekeeping around the presses and maintain safe work environment. Maintain cleanliness, safety and functionality of mold components, tools and equipment. Maintain plastic injection molds and equipment is in optimal running condition. Work independent with strong technical knowledge and good communication skills. Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures. Read, use and interpret measuring devices, gauges and inspection tools. Position, set and secure mold into molding machine, connect or disconnect mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic connections. Following all Lock Out/Tag Out rules and work instructions. Keep own and adjacent work area clean. Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

At least 3 or more years of experience in a technical, hands-on position, experiences working on plastic injection molds.
Knowledge of CNC Machining
Experience with Plastic Injection Molding
Basic knowledge of the plastic processing and troubleshooting of thermoplastic molds.
Basic math skills.
Basic electrical skills
Basic computer skills.
Must be mechanically inclined and have the ability to use basic hand tools.
Possess good hand-eye coordination with manual dexterity.
Repair and perform all necessary preventive maintenance on plastic injection molds and molding related auxiliary equipment related to the mold setup.
Understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SOLID WORKS preferred

Responsibilities

Set up and removal of molds, prepare molds for production startup and perform insert change overs for production.
Perform preventive mold maintenance as per instruction and assigned intervals.
Inspect mold for defects and document part quality issues.
Perform off-line bi-annual preventive mold maintenance and required mold services
Assist with any in process troubleshooting and mold repairs.
Do general housekeeping around the presses and maintain safe work environment.
Maintain cleanliness, safety and functionality of mold components, tools and equipment.
Maintain plastic injection molds and equipment is in optimal running condition.
Work independent with strong technical knowledge and good communication skills.
Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures.
Read, use and interpret measuring devices, gauges and inspection tools.
Position, set and secure mold into molding machine, connect or disconnect mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic connections.
Following all Lock Out/Tag Out rules and work instructions.
Keep own and adjacent work area clean.
Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.