Mold Technician 1 - 2nd Shift

Summit Polymers, Inc.•Sturgis, MI

About The Position

The Mold Technician is a hands-on technical position responsible for molding machine setups, start-ups, operation, and shut-downs. The technician follows standard work procedures, including daily use of Summit Lean Manufacturing System tools; performs process verifications, first- and last-piece inspections, and routine quality checks; and helps ensure that machines, molds, and equipment function properly and are maintained. The role involves identifying problems and performing basic troubleshooting based on knowledge and experience, along with housekeeping, visual production management, product flow, compliance with environmental and safety procedures, and assistance with Operator/Utility tasks. The position progresses through three training levels, with specified completion deadlines after hire. Training covers side-load and top-load mold changes, start-ups, quality tasks, process and equipment troubleshooting, and required training modules and tests. The job description states that the position typically does not require travel.

Requirements

Agree to complete all required post-hire training modules within the specified time frame.
Achieve a minimum score in the 50th percentile on the DAT Mechanical Reasoning Test.
Achieve a minimum Wonderlic Select score of 50 (traditional Cognitive portion score of 16).
Meet the physical requirements of the position.
Be physically capable of standing and walking for the entire shift.
Be able to repeatedly lift 60 pounds.
Perform repeated bending and lifting during the shift.
Be able to wear steel-toed footwear.
Have adequate visual acuity to enter or revise molding press programming.
Meet requirements for a crane license.
Be capable of exerting up to 150 foot-pounds on a torque wrench.
Be able to work around a magnetic field.

Responsibilities

Safely perform injection mold changes and machine start-ups in the proper sequence and within time standards.
Comply with personal protective equipment requirements, including use of applicable hard hats, heat gloves or sleeves, steel-toed shoes, and eye protection.
Perform lockout/tagout and safely operate equipment such as cranes, side-load systems, and hot-runner controllers according to standard work procedures.
Troubleshoot basic machine, equipment, and robot problems.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of mold construction and function and assist with initial troubleshooting.
Perform basic Robot End-Of-Arm-Tooling maintenance and repair.
Make machine process adjustments within prescribed limits to ensure products meet specifications.
Identify non-standard work and machine conditions that may pose safety concerns and take appropriate action.
Communicate and advise peers on other shifts about product and production concerns.
Assist the supervisor with shift activities and training operators, utilities, and other mold technicians.
Complete daily production paperwork.
Use Summit Lean Manufacturing System principles to monitor inventory, schedule production, and run production.
Follow general housekeeping principles.
Assist with Operator/Utility breaks and, as needed, grinding runners and scrap parts.
Complete required post-hire training modules and progression requirements within the specified time frames.