Mold Technician

Illinois Tool Works•Frankfort, IL

38d•$26 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Injection Mold Technician will be based at our manufacturing facility in Frankfort, IL. Responsible for all aspects of the injection molding process including, mold setting, process control, troubleshooting of process, mold, machine, material & auxiliary equipment. Continuous improvement of production yield and efficiency by defining and documenting standard procedures, implementing and monitoring process controls, troubleshooting, reducing rework/scrap by analyzing and eliminating root causes, and keeping injection molded production line to schedule.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years relevant manufacturing experience in plastic injection molding environment preferred.
Minimum 2 years related basic problem solving and processing skills in relation to injection molding and automation equipment.
Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Good mechanical ability
Ability to pay close attention to detail.
Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Must be able to stand for full manufacturing shift, ability to reach with arms extended and/or overhead, excellent hand dexterity, ability to bend, stoop, stretch and similar activities
Ability to accommodate occasional flexible schedule when required.
Must be able to safely operate required equipment for performing job functions

Nice To Haves

Hot-runner & Robot/Sprue Picker familiarity and experience with routine maintenance knowledge preferred.
Understanding of injection molding machine(s) and auxiliary equipment operations and repair preferred.
Exposure to scientific injection molding process monitoring methodology preferred.

Responsibilities

Sets up injection molding machines in anticipation of the molding process, ensuring correct parameters are set for the specific part being molded
Setting molds, dies, etc., to conform to scheduled requirements, to include leaving the workstation clean and organized, with quality parts coming from the process, while minimizing downtime. Clears the production line of previous product materials, tools, and instructions, preparing it for the new part
Performs mold cleaning according to schedule and as needed to maintain optimal performance. Performs routine repairs and preventative maintenance on production machinery.
Troubleshoot and solve minor molding process conditions (short shots, flash, burns, etc.) to ensure quality and prevent non-conformance.
Adjust, maintain and troubleshoot automated equipment to maximize utilization. Work closely with setup technicians and operators to ensure proper operation of equipment.
Collaborate with Plant Leaders to stop molding process due to quality concerns.
Assist with material handling, changeovers and use of grinding equipment
Changeover of molds of an extremely complex, intricate, precise nature. Align, assemble, insert, and adjust tubes, cores, fittings, rods, or patterns into molds, using hand tools.
Hot-runner & Robot/Sprue Picker familiarity and experience with routine maintenance knowledge preferred.
Understanding of injection molding machine(s) and auxiliary equipment operations and repair preferred. Routine injection molding machine and auxiliary equipment maintenance
Read and interpret complicated drawings, work to extremely close tolerances. Use of calipers and other quality measuring devices to confirm tolerance.
Exposure to scientific injection molding process monitoring methodology preferred.
Forklift certified to move material to and from equipment.
Use of variety of precision measuring instruments, go/no go gages, including calipers,
Maintains set-up sheets and production records for shift.
Microsoft Office software knowledge of Excel, Access, Word, Outlook.
Follow safety rules and keep work areas in a clean and orderly condition. Understanding of OSHA requirements (i.e. Lockout/Tagout, Forklift).
Understands proper handling of scrap, disposition, and documentation
Communicate production and mechanical issues/defects detected effectively