2nd and 3rd shift Production Setup Technician

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co.•Monroe, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

McDonald Plastic Molding, a subsidiary of A.Y. McDonald Industries, is a growing, family-owned custom injection molding company seeking a Production Setup Technician for its 2nd and 3rd shifts. The company is known for its collaborative workplace, drive for innovation, and family-oriented culture, producing high-quality products. This role is crucial for ensuring smooth production runs and maintaining equipment efficiency.

Requirements

Perform an initial startup on a new production run after mold sets are complete.
Work on processes to improve production efficiencies and reduce high scrap rates.
Research problems with equipment and tooling and take corrective action.
Trouble shoot process issues in the factory and consult with tool designer and project engineers for solutions to the problems.
Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
Document and record processes for all production runs for each customer.
Perform daily rounds and checks at each workstation
Set mold and start jobs according to standard procedures as instructed by supervisor or upper management.
Set-up and changeover of equipment used for performing secondary and degating operations at the molding machines. (Tables, Conveyors, Water Tanks, Degaters, Fixtures, etc.
Perform all aspects of changeover required for converting molding machines to various production of sample jobs.
Put things in proper places when pulling jobs out.
Mold inserts, fixtures, switches, valves, etc.
Perform minor mold maintenance and repair, including cavity, core and/or base changeover, as required.
To perform preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs as required.
Keep inventory in order of heater bands, mold clamps, bolts, hoses, knockout rods.
Have a good knowledge of all machines and their functions and make sure your set-up people have this knowledge
Maintain good communications with your Quality Control Department to ensure quality products are produced on your shift and at start-up.
Follow established procedures for the proper storage of molds and equipment.
Keep set-up records in order and ensure that set-up records are 100% accurate when filling them out.
Take care of the equipment – use proper length bolts to fasten molds so threads are not stripped, watch centering rings, bumping of machines tie bards, safety gates and drop bars with the mold.
Use care with auxiliary equipment. DME units fastened so as not to fall on the floor, water heats, etc.
Overall put a little extra thought in everyday duties that you perform.
Stage molds and equipment for upcoming jobs.
Stage break periods so machinery is not left idle. This may require and early or late break.
To assist with required machine and/or equipment adjustments and troubleshooting to insure safe, efficient operations as directed by shift supervisor.
Operator the forklift as required.
Report problems, needs, and equipment breakdowns to your supervisor so it can be corrected.
Accurately complete all record keeping forms.
When required, to perform any job in a lower rated classification that is necessary to support plant operations safely and efficiently.
Perform other duties as required or directed by management.
Stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Occasionally climb or balance, talk or hear, and taste or smell.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Responsibilities

Perform initial startup on new production runs after mold sets are complete.
Improve production efficiencies and reduce scrap rates.
Troubleshoot equipment and tooling problems and take corrective action.
Consult with tool designers and project engineers for solutions to process issues.
Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
Document and record processes for all production runs for each customer.
Perform daily rounds and checks at each workstation.
Set mold and start jobs according to standard procedures.
Set up and changeover equipment for secondary and degating operations.
Perform all aspects of changeover for converting molding machines to various production of sample jobs.
Put items in proper places when pulling jobs out.
Perform minor mold maintenance and repair, including cavity, core, and base changeover.
Perform preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
Keep inventory in order of heater bands, mold clamps, bolts, hoses, knockout rods.
Maintain good communication with the Quality Control Department.
Follow established procedures for the proper storage of molds and equipment.
Keep set-up records in order and ensure 100% accuracy.
Take care of equipment, using proper procedures to avoid damage.
Stage molds and equipment for upcoming jobs.
Stage break periods to prevent machinery idle time.
Assist with machine and/or equipment adjustments and troubleshooting.
Operate the forklift as required.
Report problems, needs, and equipment breakdowns to the supervisor.
Accurately complete all record keeping forms.
Perform jobs in a lower-rated classification when necessary to support plant operations.
Perform other duties as required or directed by management.