Plastics Mold Technician - 7am-7pm
Mauser Packaging Solutions•Indianapolis, IN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Plastics Mold Technician is responsible for reading production schedules and product specifications, performing initial setups on molding machines, and ensuring smooth operation of equipment. This role involves troubleshooting, data recording, maintaining a clean work environment, and adhering to safety procedures. The technician will also assist in training new operators and participating in corrective actions for non-conforming products.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in manufacturing environment; preferably a packaging or injection molding environment.
- Embraces continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Read production schedules and product specifications.
- Performs initial setup on all molding machines including resin changes and mold insert/tag changes according to schedule requirements.
- Start machines by setting controls according to design configuration and process sheets.
- Performs first good part procedure.
- Keeps all tooling clean and organized, and notifies supervisor of any damage.
- Stops equipment and clears jams.
- Helps train new machine operators.
- Observes and listens to detect common equipment malfunction and takes corrective action (e.g., perform minor repair or adjustment, contacts supervisor).
- Troubleshoots hydraulic, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
- Records all data such as weight, color, material type, insert/tag, machine cycle time, pressure, and temperature on process sheets and set-up sheets.
- Keeps machine area clean and organized.
- Keeps informed of the latest OSHA and related safety procedures for operation of equipment within the department.
- Ensures that all non-conforming parts are identified, isolated, quarantined, and that hold tickets are issued.
- Participates in corrective action for all held products.
- Keeps all material and product handling equipment clean and assures that all work stations are clean and organized.
- Relieves personnel for breaks as required.
- Follows all safety rules and procedures and observes the operations to insure a safe environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
