Process Set-Up Technician

Century Mold CoPulaski, TN
Onsite

About The Position

At Century Mold, we don't just mold parts, our customers come to us with their toughest challenges … and we mold solutions. The plastics industry is full of challenges and the Century Mold team prides themselves on their problem-solving capabilities. We strive to provide and deliver more not only for our customers but for our team as well.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalency (G.E.D); or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; Microsoft Project; Ability to learn new software as needed.
  • Must have the ability technically to understand processes in association with mold set-up and manufacturing operations.
  • Must have basic knowledge of materials and the injection molding process.

Responsibilities

  • Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner by getting along with customers, clients, co-workers, supervisors, managers, and all other employees.
  • Responsible for adhering to and maintaining all quality system procedures and requirements related to the position.
  • Must adhere to all safety rules and company policies, as well as enforce the compliance and implementation of each through subordinates.
  • Attendance/punctuality: is consistently at work and on time; ensures that the Attendance Policy is enforced consistently through subordinates.
  • Has responsibility for completing all quality checks and paperwork associated with job tasks.
  • Setup and changeover machinery and equipment according to the priorities of the production schedule.
  • Installation and removal of molds in injection presses.
  • Setting of process parameters and process limit alarms.
  • Setting of equipment safety features and low pressure mold protection.
  • Connection of water, hydraulic and air lines.
  • Connection and checking of any mold protection switches.
  • Installation and removal of peripheral equipment (chutes, conveyors, etc.).
  • Ensure that the required raw materials are staged in the workstation.
  • Complete mold travelers as required.
  • Ensure that the process parameter sheet is reflected in the actual machine settings.
  • Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Tool Room to ensure machine is producing a quality part.
  • Must have the ability technically to understand processes in association with mold set-up and manufacturing operations.
  • Must be able to start a press and bring product up to an acceptable measure at “start-up;” as well as note any changes on a “PROCESS NOTICE” sheet.
  • Provide operator assistance as required.
  • Responsible for working with tool engineering and other departments as needed for development of new product.
  • Must have basic knowledge of materials and the injection molding process.
  • Must maintain a clean and organized work environment.
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