Set Up Technician
About The Position
Suncast Corporation is the leading US-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-quality resin products for the home and industrial markets. A privately held company headquartered in Western Chicago, Illinois, Suncast prides itself on 35 years of innovation and sustainability across a wide range of product categories with materials proudly sourced in the USA. Everything we do is supported by the strength and ingenuity of American workers and we are committed to helping families across the country make the most of their unique spaces. We utilize state-of-the-art machinery and innovative manufacturing techniques to consistently engineer products of the highest possible quality. The Set-Up Technician is responsible for the installation and removal of molding equipment such as molds, fixtures, and auxiliary equipment. This employee must be capable of working with a minimum of supervision and with a variety of employees, including tool room personnel, process technicians, and maintenance technicians.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED preferred. One year of manufacturing experience or technical training desired.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to complete forms explaining required mold repairs.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standard situations.
- Ability to use a computer with Windows-based programs. Ability to enter data accurately in an established data base.
Responsibilities
- Use lifting devices such as fork trucks and cranes to install and remove injection molds.
- Assemble and disassemble equipment used in the injection and blow molding processes.
- Use diagnostic tools such as a voltage meter for problem solving.
- Understand mold and auxiliary equipment operations. Learn new tool operations.
- Understand press operations. Learn new press operation methods.
- Assist with training apprentices and less experienced employees. Ensure that safe and efficient work methods are used by all set up department members.
- Work with a minimum of supervision. Respond to changing priorities.
- Comply with all Suncast safety policies, quality standards, and housekeeping methods at all times. Suncast policies have been developed to ensure compliance with employee law.
- Complete applicable set-up department forms and documents.
- Complete mold pulls and sets on the Mold Change Electronic Board.
- Work towards meeting established mold pull and set time standards and make recommendations that will improve/reduce these times.
- Stay informed of new technology, methods, and materials for this position.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Telehealth benefits
- Life insurance
- 401K with employer match
- Paid vacation time off
- Paid parental leave
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
