Mold Technician

Spectrum Plastics Group•New Brighton, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mold Technician is responsible for supporting production by identifying and troubleshooting machine issues, ensuring quality standards are met, and maintaining a clean work environment. This role also involves technical support for mold installation and removal, system changes, press setup, and troubleshooting auxiliary equipment. General responsibilities include working various shifts, protecting company information, adhering to safety protocols, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

Two year technical degree and two years processing experience -OR- 3-5 years processing experience with six months experience as press operator with mold set-up training
Must have experience or demonstrate ability to perform all tasks required for the Mold Technician Trainee position
Thorough knowledge of thermoplastic materials and injection molding processes and machines
Lifting up to 70 pounds
Bending and walking
20/20 Vision with or without corrective lenses

Responsibilities

Identify problems regarding machine functions and report all malfunctions to Process Engineers and Molding Supervisor
Assist Process Engineers as necessary
Work with the Quality Assurance Department to ensure all quality levels are acceptable
Assist Material Handler as necessary
Clean and organize molding machines and work areas
Fill out press monitor logs at required intervals
Record scrap through appropriate systems
Record scrap through real time reporting
Document all process changes following proper procedures
Complete daily paperwork as required
Print work orders for the upcoming orders
Install prepared molds into press
Remove molds from the press at the end of production/ sample runs
Change orders and lot numbers in Material Requirement Planning (MRP) system within or during a continuous run
Set all press settings prior to running molds
Start up presses for production runs per daily scheduling
Trouble shoot automation and auxiliary equipment
Install water lines, air lines, core pull systems, hot runner systems, or any other auxiliary equipment
Work on various shifts or weekends when necessary to meet customer requirement or fulfill staffing requirements
Responsibility to protect Donatelle confidential information and Intellectual Property
Follow safety requirements as outlined in the safety manual
Perform other projects and duties as assigned