Setup Technician- Swing shift 3:15pm-11:45pm
About The Position
The Setup Technician is responsible for installing molds and auxiliary equipment to ensure optimal production levels. This role involves troubleshooting setup issues, setting process parameters, performing purging methods, and creating quality parts while minimizing scrap and optimizing cycle times. The technician will also train machine operators, maintain a clean and safe work area, and document processing parameters. Additionally, this position requires the ability to operate a forklift and robotics, and to back up the Senior Process Engineer as needed, while adhering 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.
- Ability to lead by example.
- 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
- We are customer focused
- We execute
- We win together
- We are respectful
- A desire for learning and seeks further training and growth.
- Strong attention to detail.
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
