Molding Technician - 3rd Shift

Summit Polymers, Inc.•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 that machines, molds, and equipment are functioning and maintained properly. The technician identifies problems and performs basic troubleshooting based on knowledge and work experience. Duties also include housekeeping, visual production management and product flow, compliance with environmental and safety procedures, and assisting with Operator/Utility tasks. The position is progressive, with three training levels and required completion timeframes. Training covers side-load and top-load mold changes, quality tasks, setups, start-ups, checks and documentation, limited process and equipment troubleshooting, and the applicable training modules and tests. Level 1 Side Load is due within five weeks of placement; Level 1 Top Load within two weeks after completing Side Load; Level 2 within 18 weeks after completing Level 1 Top Load; and Level 3 within 54 weeks after completing Level 2.

Requirements

Agree to complete all required post-hire training modules within the specified timeframes.
Score at least in the 50th percentile on the DAT Mechanical Reasoning Test.
Score at least 50 on the Wonderlic Select (traditional cognitive score of 16).
Meet the physical requirements of the position.
Be able to stand and walk for the entire shift.
Be able to lift 60 pounds repeatedly 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 the 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 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 could present 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, and run production.
Follow general housekeeping principles.
Assist with Operator/Utility breaks and, as needed, grind runners and scrap parts.
Complete required post-hire training modules within specified timeframes.