Mold Tech

ODL•Zeeland, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs mold changes, handles molds, overhead crane, hilo, and prepares for changeovers in the injection-molding department. Performs mold pin changes and insert changes and PM activities in the molding department. Assists process techs with machine processing, process control, and documentation.

Requirements

Minimal 3 year experience in injection molding technology or related field.
Demonstrated Injection molding mold change experience.
Some experience with molding processing and robotics.
Quick mold change experience / training.
Experience in hydraulics, and electrical maintenance repair methods and problem solving.
Computer skills with typing and e-mail.
High School GED

Nice To Haves

Fanuc, Motoman, Sepro, and Cincinnati molding machine experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensures that all safety procedures are followed, protective equipment used when required, and audits and checklists are completed on a daily basis.
Follows safety procedures to perform mold changes and handle molds.
Understands lockout procedures, safety checklists, and safety equipment such as hard hats.
Performs mold change functions as a team through the use of an overhead crane, hilo, mold cart, and hand tools.
Teaches and mentors mold tech assistants for backup and people development.
Proficient and able to teach all mold tech assistant job description functions.
Proficient in tool and die assembly and disassembly. Such as pin replacements, A and B plate assembly, insert changes, and threaded pipe work.
Understands the details of over 120 molds and the process of changing pins, inserts, and the preventative maintenance needs of each mold.
Uses the quick mold change process and strives to reduce mold change times by reducing actions required to perform changes and documenting best practices.
Understands molding machine and robot functions for mold changes and robot end-of-arm tooling changes. Examples include, mold clamp and ejector settings, machine material purge process, and robot programming for tool changes.
Lead for mold preventative maintenance in the molding department.
Perform maintenance repairs and preventative maintenance on injection molding machines, molds, auxiliary equipment, and material handling equipment.
Completes grinder changeovers, blender changeovers, and monitors equipment to ensure material is being fed properly to blenders and machines.
Repairs robot end-of-arm-tooling and assists process techs in the design and build of new arms.
Able to multitask projects, assignments, and daily activities.
Provide backup to the Process Tech for processing, quality control, and documentation.
Backup to other functions; such as regrind, rework, breaks, and 5S.
Looks for ways to eliminate waste, improve product quality, improve safety, and improve the work environment for team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.