Molder Trainee

Novolex•Chelmsford, MA

12h

About The Position

At Novolex, we take pride in supporting our families across the globe. Our team is rich in diversity and our entrepreneurial culture encourages continuous personal growth and teamwork. Our careers include manufacturing, engineering, procurement, supply chain, finance, HR, product development, sales, marketing and an ever-expanding array of others to support our continuing rapid growth. Molder Trainee Position Summary: Molder Trainee operates and adjusts injection molding machines normally with a Molder or Foreman being present to maintain operating efficiencies and quality standards. The Molder Trainee is also responsible for the safety, process control, some maintenance work, quality, regrind, housekeeping and the proper use of the MDT40 units within their work cell.

Requirements

Fork Lift, hand tools, torches, bench grinder skills
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Molder Trainee will start and stop injection machines, robots and peripheral product handling equipment
Clean, grease and check oil levels of machines and mold faces
Cycle machines to maintain quality and efficiencies
Perform minor mechanical and electrical repairs
Molder Trainee will troubleshoot and repair material handling system
Have a working knowledge of support systems
Molder Trainee will report any mold or machine deficiency (Maintenance Work Order System)
Maintain and update daily all required documentation including Daily Check Lists.
Ensure proper reuse of rejects by completing all grinding by shift’s end
Check and fill color concentrates and set up and maintain color concentrates.
Check and fill regrind bins and perform on- line grinding
To check machines running material from gaylords, and keep full as needed
Check and fill gaylord’s on machines
Set up for color changes
Maintain proper let downs of color concentrate
To utilize regrind wherever possible
Provide weekend work coverage and work overtime as needed
To clean Conair dust collectors
Assist Maintenance, Tool Room and Stacker departments
Perform any duty deemed necessary by supervisor
Must attend all required safety training, and operator training courses
Follow all Safe Practices and safety policies and procedures.
Report all accident, incidents, safety violations, near misses or unsafe conditions to your Supervisory IMMEDIATELY.
Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices while in production areas
Adhere to all GFSI standards policies and procedures in regards to product Safety, Quality and Legality
Adhere to and enforce procedures in regards to Food Defense and HACCP