Molder - Plastic Injection
About The Position
This position is responsible for the efficient and safe operation and quality control within an assigned section of machines or department. Key duties include checking master and daily department schedules for changes or special instructions, setting and monitoring machine parameters such as contrast, mixture, temperatures, plastic volume, pressure, and time. The Molder must maintain all machines according to control standards, ensuring documentation like monitors, plugs, and cycle sheets are accurate and updated. Quality assurance is critical, involving investigating and repairing defects, cleaning systems of defective parts, and re-qualifying processes for accepted production. The role also requires performing various shots (color, material, board, repair) as scheduled, checking machines, molds, and auxiliary equipment for proper running condition, and submitting maintenance tickets when necessary. Controlling waste, scrap, and regrind, along with maintaining a clean and safe department, are also part of the responsibilities. Effective communication with out-going shift personnel regarding problems or assignments is essential, and the Molder will perform other assigned duties.
Requirements
- Ability to read blueprints and schematics, use measuring devices and hand/power tools.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to read/write English.
- Previous plastic injection mold experience required, or strong mechanical abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Technical school and/or appropriate on the job training preferred.
Responsibilities
- Checks the master and daily department schedules for any changes, repairs, special instructions, or other tasks.
- Sets and monitors machine contrast, mixture machine blender, regulates temperatures, volume of plastics, and monitors pressure and time.
- Maintains all machines as per control standards, and ensures that the monitor, plug, cycle sheets and any other documentation are updated and accurate.
- Ensures that quality of products meet or exceed the standards. Investigates, repairs or plugs off any quality defects, cleans system of any defective parts and re-qualifies the process for accepted production.
- Perform color, material, board shots, and repair shots as per schedule.
- Checks the machines, mold, and auxiliary equipment to maintain proper running condition and submits a maintenance work ticket as needed.
- Controls all waste, scrap, and regrind.
- Keeps machines and department in a clean and safe condition.
- Communicates with out-going shift personnel for any problems or assignments to be completed.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
