Rubber Molding Setup

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices•Sumter, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Rubber Molding Setup, you will set-up, maintain, and repair all molding equipment including but not limited to mold presses, die trim presses, vibratory conveyors, washers, classifiers, mold cleaning equipment and related equipment in the Rubber Molding process.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred
1 year experience in a manufacturing environment and/or 2-3 Years of Machine Operating experience preferred
6 months minimum of technical troubleshooting experience desired
Able to work schedule 3-2-2-3 shift on Nights, 8p-8a

Responsibilities

Process, set-up and maintain equipment to include mold and die installation and adjustments to precise set-up parameters at the mold presses, die trim presses, stopper washers, mold cleaner and casepack/classifier related equipment.
Process maintenance, troubleshooting and adjustment of all related equipment to include troubleshooting, replacing controllers, thermocouples, timers, fuses, gauges and related repairs to electrical and hydraulic equipment.
Process and equipment documentation as required on all related equipment (timers, temperatures, etc.).
Responsible for calibrating scales at casepack to precise weights.
Assist Maintenance and the Machine Shop with major equipment repairs.
Clean, troubleshoot, make minor repairs and install stopper molds in presses, dies in trim presses, fabrication of Weskarr belts using belt making machinery, Hemogard mold gaskets and related parts as needed.
Responsible for scheduling the molding operation to include decision making of necessary changes to meet schedule requirements.
Spray mold release on stopper molds every two (2) hours or as needed to maintain quality assurance.
Clean, inspect for defects, and keep proper inventory of stopper molds required for schedule requirements.
Works closely with Engineering and Manufacturing Technicians.
Review equipment periodically checking for abnormal wear, deterioration, or worn out parts, broken parts or missing parts. Take necessary corrective action such as reorder, replace, plan rebuild, etc.
Performs all duties prescribed on equipment maintenance schedules and records in the SAP reporting system.
Directs the work of others in placing associates on appropriate equipment assignments to meet process requirements, including calling in or off associates and arranging necessary overtime as the schedule requires.
Responsible for making process decisions regarding quality related issues.
Troubleshoot the extrusion process and assist the Extruder Operators to maintain quality pellets for the molding process.