Molding Technician (nights)
About The Position
The Molding Technician diagnoses and resolves processing-related problems on molding cells, determining and implementing corrective actions and evaluating their effectiveness. This role ensures the best compliance at all times for all molding processes to their established standards across the factory, focusing on cycle time, quality, safety for employees and machines, and sustainability. The technician monitors machine/process operations and documentation to maintain quality standards, follows data and process documentation, and utilizes analytical and Scientific Injection Molding troubleshooting techniques for continuous improvement. They provide continuous floor support by working with support departments such as maintenance, tool room, and automation, and communicate planned and unplanned activities in conjunction with the process manager and department production monitoring system (Factbird). The technician can perform lower-level sampling as needed by the process engineer, works with the Supervisor to close NCRs or Process Audits, and communicates with prior and oncoming shift personnel regarding daily issues. They investigate scrap reduction techniques within their work cell and improve part capture. In collaboration with the Shift Leader and Continuous Improvement & Process Manager, they brainstorm continuous improvement ideas to maximize productivity and efficiencies. The role supports and maintains all company policies, including ISO/BRC Standards, Health and Safety Requirements, Continuous Improvement, and standard work procedures.
Requirements
- Proficient in Scientific Injection Molding principles.
- Experience with problem solving methodologies.
- Troubleshooting and processing experience.
- Experience using basic injection molding measurement instruments (Weigh Scale, Calipers, Pyrometer, etc.).
- Basic computer skills.
- Experience operating a sit down forklift.
- Experience using an overhead crane for mold installation.
- Experience training technical employees.
- Manufacturing environment.
- Some exposure to office environment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to stand/walk 80% of the time.
Responsibilities
- Diagnoses and resolves processing related problems on molding cells.
- Determines and implements corrective actions and evaluates effectiveness as appropriate.
- Warrants the best compliance at all times for all molding processes to their established standard across the factory (in terms of cycle time, quality, safety for both employees and machines, and sustainability).
- Monitors machine/process operations and documentation to ensure quality standards are maintained.
- Follows data and process documentation.
- Utilizes analytical and Scientific Injection Molding troubleshooting techniques for achieving continuous improvement.
- Provides continuous floor support by working with support departments- maintenance, tool room, automation, engineering.
- Communicates and follows planned and unplanned activities in conjunction with the process manager and department production monitoring system (Factbird).
- Can perform lower level sampling as needed by process engineer.
- Works with Supervisor to close NCR's or Process Audits.
- Communicates with prior and oncoming shift personnel regarding daily issues encountered.
- Investigates scrap reduction techniques within work cell and improves part capture.
- Working with Shift Leader and Continuous Improvement & Process Manager, brainstorms continuous improvement ideas to maximize productivity and efficiencies.
- Supports and maintains all policies of the company including but not limited to ISO/BRC Standards, Health and Safety Requirements, Continuous Improvement, and standard work procedures.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
- Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
- Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
- Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
