Set-Up Mechanic

Pactiv Evergreen•Conyers, GA

35d•$25 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Conduct all mechanical changeovers including line set-ups, mold and trim tool changes, guide bar replacement, pick adjustments and control system adjustments. Also troubleshoot all machine malfunctions and makes appropriate adjustments to related equipment to ensure quality product is produced at published throughput's rates. Assist weekly, monthly, and quarterly PM’s. (PMs consist of rebuilds of components on trim press, former's, printers, grinders, tooling and automation equipment, etc.). This position requires flexibility to work overtime, be on call, and to adjust hours / shifts / teams as necessary.

Requirements

Skilled Machinist experience in high precision machine shop/manufacturing environment preferred
Computer literacy in Desktop Applications to include data collection and manipulation
Ability to execute close tolerance fabrication, component assembly and machine set-up
Skilled in using precision measurement and set-up devices
Competent in working with computerized machine controls and interfaces.
Highly organized, problem solver, able to handle multiple tasks, self-motivated with strong sense of accountability.
Must have good written and verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with people at all levels within the organization.
Able to act and show best work practice, understand work design and respond to issues without specific instructions
Self-directed with ability to work with minimal supervision
Results focused with strong desire to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
Assist in process technician responsibilities as assigned
Must be a Team player
Hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and/or general maintenance knowledge preferred
Injection molding and/or plastics industry experience preferred
Experience operating cranes, forklifts and handling heavy molds preferred
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
Must be able to constantly stand, walk, use hands, and arms
Must be able to occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch
Frequently required lifting and/or moving up to 70 pounds
Frequently required pushing or pulling items using force up to 95 pounds.
Must be able to frequently climb 10-40 steps and occasionally climb 5-10 ladder rungs.
Able to work in differing temperatures.
Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts and overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

Skilled Machinist experience in high precision machine shop/manufacturing environment preferred
Hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and/or general maintenance knowledge preferred
Injection molding and/or plastics industry experience preferred
Experience operating cranes, forklifts and handling heavy molds preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for make effective changeovers (major and minor)
Assembles, cleans, repairs as needed, and re-assembles tooling in accordance with prescribed tooling maintenance requirements as well as when needed due to component failure
Perform all mold changes, including the disconnection, removal and relocation of mold and the installation, re connection and set up of molds through to production function
Manages storage and organization of tooling to ensure readiness
Support changeover time reduction efforts
Maintains tool cleaning systems to include cleaning tank (changing filters, changing solution and cleaning tank itself)
Support and perform mold PM schedules, as assigned
Periodically clean and inspect molds
Assist in documentation and record history of the specific molds
Skilled in using precision measurement and set-up devices
Identify modifications or upgrades to address downtime issues
Assists in some daily routine such as mold cleaning and set-up in shop
Assists or perform mold changes when needed.
Trains and oversees associates to ensure changeover and machine set-up integrity is maintained
Self-directed with ability to work with minimal supervision
Results focused with strong desire to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
Ensures work areas are clean and organized in line with safety and work efficiency objectives
Specification and procurement of spare parts
Assist in process technician responsibilities as assigned
Perform all other duties as assigned.