Set- Up Technician - 2nd Shift (Mold Technician)

Altor Solutions • Bloomsburg, PA

128d

About The Position

The Mold Technician is responsible for setting up and maintaining production equipment to ensure efficient and safe operations. The position will work closely with production teams to ensure that all equipment is functioning properly and that production runs smoothly. Must follow Altor Solutions’ standards for Safety, Housekeeping, Quality and Production in an efficient and safe manner.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Extensive Knowledge of the EPS molding process
• Exceptional troubleshooting skills and problem-solving techniques
• Good working knowledge of SOP’s and Work Instructions
• Excellent Communication skills
• Ability to work with others in a team environment
• High school diploma or equivalent with minimum of 3-6 months relative manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in mold changing or strong mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand and power tools
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Knowledge or experience in ERP/MRP systems

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment
• Develop the molding process for each tool to run optimum cycle times while producing high quality products that meet the standards of the customer.
• Improve Quality of Products molded through improvements to the molding process
• Reduce costs through reduction of scrap rates on each tool
• Work with Operations and Engineering to make specific recommendations on details of NEW tooling construction including but not limited to filling device and ejector type and location.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to recommend modifications to tools to improve the molding process
• Assist the operators with packaging concerns
• Set up and maintain production equipment to ensure efficient and safe operations
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed
• Ensure that all equipment is functioning properly and efficiently
• Work closely with production teams to ensure that equipment is set up to meet production needs
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment to prevent breakdowns and ensure optimal performance
• Responsible for following plant specified job specification, task list and completion of all requirement paperwork.
• Responsible for conducting him/herself in a safe manner and adhering to all required safety protocols and policies, including lockout/tagout.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees