Setup Technician- Swing shift 3:15pm-11:45pm
About The Position
We are seeking a skilled Setup Technician to join our team, responsible for installing molds and auxiliary equipment to ensure optimal production levels. This role involves setting process parameters, performing material changes, and maintaining a clean and organized work area. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of scientific molding techniques, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. You will also be responsible for training machine operators, recognizing and reporting safety issues, and ensuring adherence to IQMS and ISO standards.
Requirements
- Experience in working at a fast pace in a high change environment with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Understanding of scientific molding techniques.
- Possess vast knowledge of the functions, controls and risks of the molding machine.
- Possess a vast knowledge of processing skills.
- Ability to operate a forklift.
- Ability to operate the installation and programming of robotics and end of arm tooling.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrates Seaway Plastics Core Values
- A desire for learning and seeks further training and growth.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to lead by example
Responsibilities
- Install mold and all auxiliary equipment necessary for production to perform at peak operating levels.
- Recognize and rectify any issues within the set up process.
- Set process parameters based on approved process sheet information.
- Perform proper purging methods for material changes.
- Maintain a professional attitude and work ethic, especially when working with customers.
- Perform decouple processing techniques when necessary.
- Create quality parts through obtained processing skills to optimize cycle times and minimize scrap.
- Communicate effectively to operators, supervisors, material handlers, QA, maintenance and tooling.
- Encourage and train machine operators on the necessities of their current molding operation.
- Recognize and report safety issues.
- Maintain work area cleanliness and organization.
- Execute and maintain scheduling due dates.
- Always maintain mold protection set points to the minimum operating values.
- Develop and thoroughly/accurately document optimum processing parameters.
- Back up Senior Process Engineer as necessary.
- Execute and comply with IQMS and ISO systems and standards.
- Ability to operate a forklift.
- Ability to operate the installation and programming of robotics and end of arm tooling.
- Responsible for meeting standards for efficiencies, scrap, and safety.
Benefits
- PTO Annually
- Sick Time: 40 hours Per Calendar Year
- Paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
- 401k with employer match
- STD/LTD
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Gym Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
