Tech II, Molding Process

Sunstar Americas, Inc.•Schaumburg, IL

2d•$29 - $40

About The Position

At Sunstar Americas, Inc., we firmly believe that our people are the foundation of our success. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and agile culture that ensures we deliver high-quality, innovative products to consumers and oral care professionals. Our team-oriented approach encourages creative thinking and nurtures a positive work environment and productive relationships. With dedication, hard work, and a shared vision, we can continue to make SAI a leader in our industry. Position Summary: Perform duties to set up, changeover and maintain molds.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Complete RJG or equivalent training
Over 7 and up to 10 years of mold technician experience is required.
Experience with the hand tools is required.
Proper set up of automated equipment programming.
Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills
Communication skills: Written and Oral
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
Attention to Detail
Listening
Ability to make sound judgment decisions
Diversified work. Perform duties to set up, changeover and maintain the injection molding operations. Exercise judgment to troubleshoot production and quality problems, within the limitations of standard methods and procedures.

Responsibilities

Review production run with previous shift to determine unusual conditions, equipment functioning and production levels.
Monitor molding equipment and robotics to ensure quality standards met and production cycle time maintained.
Troubleshoot production or quality problems such as excess flash, discoloration or short fills, make necessary adjustments to materials or equipment settings and notify Team Leader of situation.
Perform changeovers and set ups: change die, set programming to control robotics and set speeds.
Clean molds as needed.
Communicate with machine and mold maintenance departments daily to keep repairs and preventive maintenance up-to-date.
Fill out maintenance work orders to initiate necessary repairs.
Complete required production and inspection reports.
Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.
Perform hourly inspections of all production runs which include visual and dimensional inspections.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

A business focused on health and wellness of people around the world
High Quality Products
Beautiful state-of-the-art facility
Diversity and Inclusion
Corporate Social Responsibility Program and partnership with charitable organization
Strong value placed on company culture
Excellent, comprehensive insurance coverage that includes Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits.
Opportunities for career growth and advancement
Employee discount on Sunstar products
401K retirement plan with employer match (Pretax and Roth options)
401K profit sharing contribution based on company performance.
Paid holidays and generous paid time off. Pet, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance Plans
Competitive bonus
On-site café
On Site Fitness Center
Corporate Perks Discount Program (Auto, Retail, Electronics, Entertainment, Computers, Personal Vacations, Cell Phones, Movie Tickets, Eating Out and Much More)
Holiday Lunches
Beautifully maintained walking trails
Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year.
Recognition and Rewards Programs
Anniversary, Birthday and New Hire Announcements