Plastics Set Up Tech

Bergstrom Inc•Rockford, IL

3d•$20 - $28

About The Position

The Set Up Technician Apprentice is responsible for performing mechanical setups of injection molding machines and basic preventive maintenance of molds. The position follows the production schedule, prepares and moves molds, installs and connects mold components and utilities, and supports startup and shutdown activities. The role also involves cleaning mold and machine surfaces and returning molds to their assigned storage locations. Core hours are Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The work is primarily described as a typical office environment, with occasional exposure to manufacturing areas where specified personal protective equipment is required. The role may involve lifting up to 30 pounds on occasion and other physical activity throughout the workday. The budgeted pay range is $20–$26 per hour. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including discretionary incentives, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, fitness reimbursement, paid time off, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Robot end-of-arm (EOA) setup is described as desirable.

Responsibilities

Read the production schedule daily and plan the day's work.
Locate the mold scheduled for production and prepare it for setup.
Move the mold to the assigned press using an overhead crane.
Clamp the mold to the injection machine platens using assigned tools.
Operate plastics-related tools, including an overhead crane, pneumatic gun, mechanical clamps, and appropriate eye bolts, bolts, nuts, and washers.
Clean mold parting surfaces and update date wheels to the current date.
Install and tighten knock-out bars between the press and mold ejection plates.
Connect cooling circuits according to the mold configuration or available cooling diagrams.
Connect electrical connectors, which may include safety switches, position sensors, or hot-runner connectors.
Start thermo-regulators to control mold temperature and temperature controllers to heat the hot runner.
Confirm that the resin is ready to begin processing with the set process parameters.
Set up the robot end-of-arm tooling (EOA) when applicable.
After production, turn off temperature controllers, purge mold cooling lines using thermo-regulators, and turn off the thermo-regulators.
Disconnect electrical connectors and cooling lines.
Clean mold parting surfaces before closing the mold.
Unclamp the mold from the injection machine platens using assigned tools.
Remove knock-out bars, remove the mold from the press, and move it to its assigned storage place.
Clean mold back plates with a polishing stone.
Clean injection machine platens with a polishing stone and mold cleaner.