Setup Technician

Buckhorn•Springfield, MO

10d

About The Position

The Setup Technician applies knowledge of manufacturing methods and problem-solving techniques to improve operating equipment performance and related processes. The role works with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering departments to improve safety, quality, and productivity while reducing costs. The primary focus is mold setups and cycle-time improvement. The technician performs mold changes, installs secondary equipment, provides technical support to other departments, and implements style and mold changes according to production scheduling. The position may require being on call at times. The role involves applying continuous-improvement methods, including lean manufacturing, and using data and statistical methods to analyze process performance, identify trends, and reduce variation. The technician helps introduce equipment, methods, and processes; develops and implements control systems to improve cycle times, product quality, and equipment performance and reduce downtime; contributes to department goals; and identifies and resolves recurring problems and failures. The work involves frequent standing and use of hands, regular walking, climbing or balancing, and occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. The work environment may include fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, extreme heat, electrical-shock risk, and usually loud noise.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle opposing opinions and lead a team toward the best outcome.
Thorough knowledge of problem-solving techniques, brainstorming, kaizen events, and value stream mapping, with an ability to focus on win-win solutions.
Creative problem-solving ability and strong analytical skills.
Passion for continuous improvement and teamwork.
Organization, self-motivation, and time-management skills.
Basic mechanical knowledge.
Basic knowledge of electrical systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
Basic tools and a toolbox; a roll-around toolbox is preferred.
Ability to read measuring devices such as tape measures, calipers, and multimeters.
Willingness to work any shift.
Experience with cranes or other lifting devices.
Good communication skills.
Basic knowledge of mold setting, mold cleaning, and repairs.

Nice To Haves

A roll-around toolbox is preferred.

Responsibilities

Focus on mold setups and cycle-time improvement.
Work with other departments to improve safety, quality, and production processes; reduce delays and costs; and increase efficiency.
Apply continuous-improvement methods such as lean manufacturing and promote data-driven decision-making.
Introduce equipment, methods, and processes to improve existing operations.
Design, develop, and implement control systems to improve production cycle times, product quality, and equipment performance, and reduce downtime.
Use statistical methods to optimize and improve performance.
Analyze process-performance data, identify trends and runs, and reduce process variation.
Participate in and contribute to department goals, including goal setting.
Identify and solve chronic or repetitive problems and failures.
Perform mold changes and install secondary equipment.
Provide technical support to other departments.
Complete basic mold-change functions and perform mold setting, cleaning, and repairs.
Implement style and mold changes according to production scheduling.