Molding Technician I

DEMGY PACIFIC•Tacoma, WA

2d•$29 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

This position’s responsibility is to sustain operation, at an optimum level, of the Injection Molding Production Department. Performed with efficiency, cleanliness, and punctuality. With the sole purpose of producing molded product according to our customers’ needs and specifications.

Requirements

Effective communication: Able to speak, read, and write English
Able to keep accurate quantity records
Able to perform basic to intermediate math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and real-world applications)
Knowledge of resin properties and how to apply them
Knowledge and understanding of basic mold components and how they function
Intermediate mechanical skills
Intermediate computer skills
Team oriented
Efficient and action driven
Motivated self-starter
Dependable with reliable attendance
Experience in injection mold processes with hands on experience working with Mold heaters, Dryers, DME Hot Runner Controls, Vacuum Verification units, Core mules, and Automation (pickers, robots, conveyors, and chutes), required

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace manufacturing organization, preferred

Responsibilities

Start, or re-start, jobs using an established process with minimal start-up rejects
Adjust processing parameters, within defined limits, to maintain a consistent and quality product
Effectively purge a machine completely clean, to transition from one material to the next
In an efficient and orderly fashion, Setup/Teardown molds in various injection molding machines
Follow a cooling diagram (mold drawing) and route coolant lines in an efficient and orderly fashion
Verify all auxiliary equipment for a job, is set up in an orderly fashion, and functions properly
Use a variety of hand tools in an appropriate and safe manner
Proficiency in the ERP system (IQMS) as it pertains to the position of Molding Technician.
Generate work orders (MRO’s) for mold or equipment repair.
Record scrap created when starting a machine, troubleshooting, or re-establishing process.
Record time spent on tasks accurately
Consistently clean molds, presses, auxiliary equipment and the production floor
Identify obvious reject conditions and how to correct them (processing)
At the discretion of the quality department, correct less obvious reject conditions (processing)
Operation of injection molding machines in support of production needs
Assist the floor lead in the giving of operator breaks in the event of a staffing shortage
Properly stage and store molds, auxiliary equipment, and materials in a clean and organized fashion
Able to perform the responsibilities of the Material Handler, in the event of a staffing shortage. Including the disassembly and cleaning of dehumidifying dryers
Able to perform the responsibilities of the Setup Technician, in the event of a staffing shortage
Perform tasks with minimal supervision
Above all, perform the previously listed tasks in a safe manner, including the use of PPE when necessary
Uphold and comply with Demgy’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
Follow safety policies
Contribute to the success of the company’s environmental, health & safety program
Maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers in all departments
Maintain accurate documentation as required, following DEMGY Pacific’s document and record control procedures as applicable to the position
Ensure that housekeeping within the department is properly maintained.
Follow Demgy 5S program (workstation organization/locations maintained)
Follow policies outlined in the Employee Handbook
Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor