Mold Technician

ITW•Frankfort, KY

4d•$23 - $27

About The Position

The Mold Technician reports to the Manufacturing Cell Leader/Supervisor and sets up and cycles a variety of plastic injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment. The technician makes process adjustments to ensure proper equipment function and part quality. The position also involves setting up assembly equipment and robots, implementing containment measures, troubleshooting molding issues, and supporting continuous improvement and workplace organization.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of a Mold Technician Apprenticeship program or equivalent.
Satisfactory completion of the Routsis Training Program or equivalent.
Ability to work with little or no supervision.
Ability to lift 55 pounds.
Mechanically inclined, with hands-on ability using hand tools and math and reasoning skills.
Ability to operate an overhead crane and hoist.
Good work ethic; reliability and dedication to quality; and comfort working in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, good visual skills, and reasoning ability.
Ability to work as a team player and relate to employees at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

At least 1.5 years of technical experience with plastic injection molding, including hands-on experience with raw materials, mold setup, and troubleshooting electric injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
Three to five years of Mold Technician experience.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Install molds in injection molding machines and adjust machine settings, including heats, injection pressure, and cycle times, for different plastic engineering materials.
Set up and adjust assembly equipment, auxiliary equipment, and robots to ensure proper assembly, product containment, and packaging.
Ensure part and material containment measures are implemented.
Take responsibility for part quality related to setup and processing parameters, including first-off and last-off parts.
Troubleshoot molding problems, including flash, short shots, and other part-quality issues.
Conduct root cause analysis of factors affecting overall product quality.
Identify continuous improvement ideas related to daily duties, cell performance, and 5S.
Disassemble and assemble mud bases.
Use computers, dial and digital calipers, gauges, hand tools, hand-powered and powered pallet jacks, fork trucks, and overhead cranes.
Follow safety rules and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.