1st shift Mold Technician-D
About The Position
Hoffer Plastics Corporation is hiring a first-shift Setup / Mold Technician to mold parts that meet internal and external customer requirements. Duties include setting up molding machines and auxiliary equipment and entering process parameters. The role is classified at Levels C, B, and A according to skill and responsibility, with pay determined accordingly. Employees receive training in molding, setup, processing, and new technology and can progress through the leveled training curriculum. The technician also maintains an orderly work area to 5S standards and follows safety policies. Other related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability and interest in successfully progressing through the leveled Molding Technician training curriculum.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Math proficiency.
- Proficiency in reading and writing English.
- Computer proficiency.
Responsibilities
- Complete the applicable leveled Molding Technician training curriculum.
- Perform mold setups and color changes to meet production demands.
- Set molding process parameters, with assistance as appropriate to the technician’s level, to meet production and part-quality requirements.
- Monitor production for accuracy and efficiency and work with quality inspectors to identify defects.
- Perform material handler duties as assigned.
- Troubleshoot process, machine, and auxiliary equipment problems and make changes to ensure quality and reduce downtime.
- Learn new manufacturing technology and stay current with molding, auxiliary equipment, and robot technology.
- Work with supervisors or the Lead Molding Technician to identify ways to improve productivity and reduce scrap and defects.
- Sample new and existing molds.
- Promote safety by following policies and procedures and setting a good example for others.
- Complete assigned cleaning tasks and help maintain 5S standards and plant cleanliness.
- Assume supervisor or foreman responsibilities in their absence when at Level A.
- Communicate in ways that support positive working relationships with customers, clients, coworkers, and management.
- Continue developing job-specific knowledge and use tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement.
- Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean, orderly work areas.
- Perform other related duties and functions as assigned.
Benefits
- Blue Cross Blue Shield medical and dental insurance.
- VSP vision insurance.
- 401(k) match of $0.50 per $1.00 contributed each payroll period, up to 6%, plus a Safe Harbor contribution equal to 3% of annual eligible earnings.
- Paid life insurance equal to 1.5 times basic annual salary.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Two weeks of paid vacation.
- Up to five days of Illinois Paid Leave.
- Nine paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Prescription safety glasses reimbursement.
- Steel-toe shoes reimbursement.
- Fitness reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
