Molding Technician - 3rd Shift

Summit Polymers•Lawrenceburg, KY

About The Position

This hands-on technical position is responsible for molding machine setups, start-ups, operation, and shut-downs. The Mold Technician follows standard work procedures, including daily use of Summit Lean Manufacturing System tools; completes process verifications, first-piece and last-piece inspections, and routine quality checks; and ensures machines, molds, and equipment are functioning and maintained properly. The role includes identifying problems and performing basic troubleshooting according to knowledge and experience, as well as housekeeping, visual production management, product flow, compliance with environmental and safety procedures, and assistance with Operator/Utility tasks. This is a progressive position with three training levels and prescribed completion time frames. Training covers side-load and top-load mold changes, start-ups, quality checks, process and equipment troubleshooting, and the requirements in the Mold Tech Training Progression Checklists. Level 1 Side Load is due within five weeks of placement; Level 1 Top Load within two weeks after Level 1 Side Load; Level 2 within 18 weeks after Level 1 Top Load; and Level 3 within 54 weeks after Level 2. Successful completion of required post-hire training is necessary to achieve and maintain fully qualified status.

Requirements

Agree to complete all required post-hire training modules within the specified time frame.
Score at least in the 50th percentile on the DAT Mechanical Reasoning Test.
Score at least 50 on the Wonderlic Select, equivalent to a traditional score of 16 on the Cognitive portion.
Meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing and walking for the entire shift.
Repeatedly lift up to 60 pounds and 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 capable of working around a magnetic field.

Responsibilities

Safely perform injection mold changes and machine start-ups in the proper sequence and within time standards.
Follow personal protective equipment requirements, 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 product meets 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 and use Summit Lean Manufacturing System principles to monitor inventory, schedule production, and run production.
Follow general housekeeping principles and assist with Operator/Utility breaks.
Assist with grinding runners and scrap parts as needed.
Complete required training modules and tests within the specified time frames.