Set- Up Technician - 2nd Shift; Mold Technician

Description

Title: Mold Technician

Department: Set Up 5020

Reports To: Production Supervisor

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

The Mold Technician is responsible for setting up and maintaining production equipment to ensure efficient and safe operations. The position will work closely with production teams to ensure that all equipment is functioning properly and that production runs smoothly. Must follow Altor Solutions’ standards for Safety, Housekeeping, Quality and Production in an efficient and safe manner.

• Maintain a safe work environment
• Develop the molding process for each tool to run optimum cycle times while producing high quality products that meet the standards of the customer.
• Improve Quality of Products molded through improvements to the molding process
• Reduce costs through reduction of scrap rates on each tool
• Work with Operations and Engineering to make specific recommendations on details of NEW tooling construction including but not limited to filling device and ejector type and location. Fill/non-fill side selection, bypass location, draft and other mold cavity features.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to recommend modifications to tools to improve the molding process
• Assist the operators with packaging concerns
• Set up and maintain production equipment to ensure efficient and safe operations
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed
• Ensure that all equipment is functioning properly and efficiently
• Work closely with production teams to ensure that equipment is set up to meet production needs
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment to prevent breakdowns and ensure optimal performance Responsible for following plant specified job specification, task list and completion of all requirement paperwork.
• Responsible for conducting him/herself in a safe manner and adhering to all required safety protocols and policies, including lockout/tagout.

• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Extensive Knowledge of the EPS molding process
• Exceptional troubleshooting skills and problem-solving techniques
• Good working knowledge of SOP’s and Work Instructions
• Excellent Communication skills
• Ability to work with others in a team environment

High school diploma or equivalent with minimum of 3-6 months relative manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience in mold changing or strong mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand and power tools
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Knowledge or experience in ERP/MRP systems

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Productivity - Associate is effective in producing quality products. Associates are efficient and prudent with utilizing resources to meet operational standards, (production, process). Associates have a sense of urgency maximizing time.
• Teamwork - Associate is capable of being approached and easy to work with. Contributes to the success of the team, communicates clearly individually and in group settings while treating others with respect. Associates listen to others and work well within diverse groups. Associates consistently place team needs over individual needs and seek input from people with different experiences and perspectives and recognize the differences of opportunities to learn and gain by working together.
  
  Associate values and encourages unique skills and talents.
• Initiative - Ability to assess and initiate things independently with limited supervision required. Has the ability to manage resources to get things done and the ability to perform multiple activities to accomplish goals doing more than required or requested in the job. Plans for upcoming problems or opportunities and takes appropriate action. Is proactive and anticipates events well in advance to ensure successful outcome.
• Problem Solving - Associate considers multiple sides of an issue and weighs consequences before making a final decision. Associates make informed decisions based on available information and recognize issues and determine what actioned is needed to advance the decision-making process. Associate follows-up as necessary and is easily adaptable to not be discouraged by ambiguous situations and is open to new ideas and processes while adjusting to achieve results.
• Job Knowledge - Associate demonstrates relevant job knowledge and essential skills, such as work practices, policies, procedures, quality assurance, and technical abilities. Associate demonstrates self-improvement efforts to enhance skills and knowledge with changes impacting the job while adhering to workplace rules as well as to traditional or socially expected methods of doing business following processes and procedures.
• Safety - Associate demonstrates the ability and willingness to contribute to a safe and environmentally secure work environment for themselves, their…