Process Set-Up Technician

Century Mold Co•Pulaski, TN

About The Position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 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. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: 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. Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; Microsoft Project; Ability to learn new software as needed.

Requirements

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.
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.
Must have basic knowledge of materials and the injection molding process.
Must maintain a clean and organized work environment.
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.

Responsibilities

Maintain a positive work atmosphere.
Adhere to quality system procedures and requirements.
Adhere to safety rules and company policies.
Enforce compliance and implementation of safety rules through subordinates.
Ensure consistent enforcement of the Attendance Policy through subordinates.
Complete quality checks and paperwork.
Setup and changeover machinery and equipment.
Install and remove molds in injection presses.
Set process parameters and process limit alarms.
Set equipment safety features and low pressure mold protection.
Connect water, hydraulic and air lines.
Connect and check mold protection switches.
Install and remove peripheral equipment.
Ensure raw materials are staged.
Complete mold travelers.
Ensure process parameter sheet is reflected in machine settings.
Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Tool Room.
Understand processes in association with mold set-up and manufacturing operations.
Start a press and bring product up to an acceptable measure at “start-up;”
Note any changes on a “PROCESS NOTICE” sheet.
Provide operator assistance.
Work with tool engineering and other departments for new product development.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.