Setup Technician 2nd Shift

Alliance Precision Plastics•Spindale, NC

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Setup Technician is responsible for operating and monitoring injection molding machines to achieve high levels of productivity and quality. This role involves preparing machines for production, including draining and cleaning materials, setting drying temperatures, and ensuring all safety protocols are followed. The technician will also perform minor machine adjustments and maintenance, interpret technical documents, and maintain a clean and safe work environment. Adherence to standard operating procedures and cGMP's is essential, and the role requires a positive attitude and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Requirements

Job Hours: As required.
Quality: Quality standards must be maintained.
Attendance: All employees must stay within attendance and tardiness guidelines.
Productivity: Must maintain an average productivity goal.
Safety: Employees must follow safety rules.
Training: All required company training.
HS Diploma or GED.
3-5 years experience working with plastic injection molding machines.
Excellent math, reading and technical communication skills.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor all injection molding machines at the highest levels of productivity and quality expectations.
Drain materials from previous job and remove from machines, disposing or recycling as required.
Clean hoppers, grinders, and staging hoppers in accordance with procedures.
Set proper drying temperatures for specified materials in hoppers and quality check hopper temperatures, quality check all latches and safety chains on hoppers and loaders prior to operation of machines.
Perform job duties to achieve production goals to meet customer requirements.
Be able to shut down and purge a completed job; as well as be able to correct and clear minor machine alarms.
Maintain all standard operating procedures and cGMP’s (current good manufacturing practices) to the letter.
Use hand trucks and lifts to move equipment and tools in the performance of job duties.
Spray and pull tool, hang next tool, and set up supplies and/or fixtures.
Assure readiness of machine preparation so a Process Technician can complete the press for production.
May be required to attach plumbing, install and connect auxiliary equipment.
Read and interpret instructions, specifications, and blueprints for the production of plastic molded parts.
Have working knowledge of required tools, power sources, dryers, resins, and molding presses.
Must have a positive attitude and support a team environment.
Be able to lift and stack packed boxes up to 30 lbs. in preparation for shipping.
Must be able to multi-task and work successfully in a fast-paced environment, with strong attention to safety.
Must be able to work outside normal working hours, overtime or alternate shifts, to accommodate production needs when required.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Maintains a high degree of departmental and interdepartmental cooperation.
Maintains neatness and orderliness in the department and/or work area.
Clean work area at the end of each shift; including sweeping, wiping down machines and picking up and storing hand tools.
Promotes observance of safety regulations and initiates action to correct unsafe acts whenever the need arises.
Complies with policies, procedures and practices relating to operations of the plant.
Contacts Supervisor, Group Leader or Lead Operator to assure equipment is functioning at maximum proficiency.