Set Up Technician
About The Position
The Set Up Technician conducts machine setup for production and sample runs and performs process development and troubleshooting. The role prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled production runs, inspects and installs molds, responds to machine alarms, and completes required job paperwork. The technician also tears down completed jobs and tags tools with the required information and the last three shots. The position may include special projects, backup material-handling duties, trimming or inspecting parts, compiling reports and tracking data, assisting with equipment maintenance or repairs, and working in other operational areas as needed. The work environment may have moderate to loud noise. Physical duties include frequent hand use, occasional reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and occasional lifting or moving of up to 75 pounds.
Requirements
- Two-year college degree or a minimum of five years of experience in setup and processing injection mold operations.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Knowledge of engineering protocols.
- Familiarity with metrology, preferably optical metrology.
- Familiarity with various trade tools.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good computer and math skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables where limited standardization exists.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 75 pounds.
- Close vision and color vision.
Responsibilities
- Check the daily schedule for the next job in the queue.
- Prepare and set up machinery for scheduled production runs by reading quality plans, work instructions, and/or job orders for specifications.
- Inspect and prepare molds for job runs.
- Select, position, and secure molds in machines.
- Complete required job paperwork and reports, including downtime.
- Respond to machine alarms.
- Shut down and purge machines.
- Tear down jobs after completion.
- Complete the appropriate tool tag with all required information and attach it to the tool along with the last three shots.
- Work on special projects and related assignments when requested.
- Serve as a backup Material Handler when necessary.
- Trim degate or inspect parts as needed.
- Compile reports and track data when required.
- Read and interpret equipment manuals and suggest or assist with maintenance, service, or repairs when required.
- Work in other operational areas when necessary.
- Perform other related duties and assignments as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
