Mold Setup Technician - 2nd Shift

Lear Corporation•Traverse City, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Lear Corporation is seeking a Mold Setup Technician for the 2nd shift. This role is crucial for ensuring efficient die changes according to the production schedule and preparing production materials for startup. The company emphasizes a supportive work environment, fostering collaboration, inclusion, respect, and excellence, aiming to provide a path to a better career and future for its employees. Lear Corporation is recognized for its groundbreaking technologies, high-volume manufacturing, and consistent inclusion in lists of the World's Most Admired Companies.

Requirements

Strong mechanical aptitude
Exerting up to fifty-six (56) pounds of force frequently
Operate a fork truck and overhead crane
High School Diploma
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Train new employees in the classification.

Responsibilities

Ensure that dies are changed efficiently per the production schedule.
Ensure production material is filled for start up.
Efficiently remove existing molds and dies from presses.
Install next scheduled mold or die and ensure minimal downtime.
Set up thermolators.
Make hoses as required for molds.
Ensure molds are set safely and correctly, utilizing the proper equipment set up per the process book (nozzle tip, knockouts, watered correctly, etc.).
Fill and maintain materials for both insert and injection presses as needed for mold change.
Maintain and clean hoppers and grinders as necessary for “complete” mold changes.
May be requested to function as a material handler per the request of the Supervisor.
May be requested to complete additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Support all Lear environmental, quality, health and safety procedures and rules.
Ensure that proper procedures are followed, and the working environment is healthy and safe.
Work as a team with fellow employees and train new employees in the classification.
Maintains the work area in accordance with 5S standards.