Process Set-Up Technician

Century Mold Co•Middletown, OH

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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities (continued) 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.

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 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.

Responsibilities

Maintain a positive work atmosphere
Adhere to quality system procedures
Adhere to safety rules and company policies
Complete quality checks and paperwork
Setup and changeover machinery and equipment
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
Start a press and bring product up to an acceptable measure at “start-up
Provide operator assistance as required
Responsible for working with tool engineering and other departments as needed for development of new product
Maintain a clean and organized work environment