Setup Technician 2nd Shift

Description ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

(List necessary 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.

(List secondary duties which can be performed by others)

• 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.

• 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

(List Qualifications for position)

• HS Diploma or GED

• Must have 3-5 years experience working with plastic injection molding machines

• Excellent math, reading and technical communication skills.