Mold Technician - 2nd Shift

Summit Polymers • Kalamazoo, MI

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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- 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 and Utility tasks.

The role progresses through three training levels with required modules, tests, and completion time frames. Training covers side-load and top-load mold changes, machine setups and start-ups, process and equipment troubleshooting, and the competencies specified in the Mold Tech Training Progression Checklist. 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. The position typically does not require travel.

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 Wonderlic Select, equivalent to a traditional Cognitive score of 16.
• Meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing and walking for the entire shift.
• Ability to repeatedly lift 60 pounds and bend and lift repeatedly during the shift.
• Ability to wear steel-toed footwear.
• Adequate visual acuity to enter or revise molding press programming.
• Ability to meet crane-license requirements.
• Ability to exert up to 150 foot-pounds on a torque wrench.
• Ability to work 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, lockout/tagout procedures, and standard work procedures for operating cranes, side-load systems, hot runner controllers, and other equipment.
• Troubleshoot basic machine, equipment, and robot problems; assist with initial mold troubleshooting.
• Perform basic Robot End-Of-Arm-Tooling maintenance and repair.
• Make machine process adjustments within prescribed limits to ensure products meet specifications.
• Complete process verifications, first- and last-piece inspections, routine quality checks, and required production documentation.
• Identify non-standard work and machine conditions that may 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.
• Use Summit Lean Manufacturing System principles to monitor inventory, schedule production, and run production.
• Maintain general housekeeping and assist with Operator and Utility breaks.
• Assist, as needed, with grinding runners and scrap parts.
• Complete required post-hire training modules and tests within the specified time frames.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed