Plastic Injection Mold / Die Setter - 1st Shift
Responsible for performing set ups of multi-cavity plastic injection molds. When necessary, assists other team members on the production floor with machine startups.
Roles and responsibilities
- Comply with all internal and OSHA required safety procedures and regulations.
- Completely and accurately sets tools for start-ups.
- Complete work orders in SAP for molding equipment or tools.
- Responsible for maintaining high standard of housekeeping, including appearance and condition of all thermolators, robot pendants and hot runner temperature controllers.
- Responsible for upkeep of machine platens.
- Responsible for in-press preventive maintenance of molds, including dry ice pellet blasting and application of mold cleaner and mold release.
- Responsible for accurate and timely records, including quality and set-up documentation on paper, Raypro MES and SAP.
- Maintains organization of die-setting station to aid in SMED initiatives.
- Maintains company issued tools and equipment.
- Coordination with material handlers, process technicians and supervisor to meet customer production and shipping requirements.
- Stops the process if nonconforming or suspect material is found and follows systematic troubleshooting process.
- Participate in and contribute to ATOMS CI and OpEx initiatives and provide input on how to continuously improve our safety, quality, and cost performance.
- Work overtime when necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience as an injection mold setter with a range of IMM manufacturer, tonnage, and controller types.
Skills and requirements
- Knowledge of plastic materials and process parameters for injection molding.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools and operate overhead crane.
- Knowledge of 5S and SMED philosophy.
- Ability to lift 55 pounds.
- Excessive walking, bending, climbing, and lifting; Ability to climb a ladder.
- Requires alertness, precision, and methodical attributes.
- Visual demands while looking at parts.
- Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently.
- Must be able to work in the U.S.
We are an equal opportunity employer and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Our benefit plan includes:
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan w/ Employer Match
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Education Reimbursement
- Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Program
- Dental and Vision Coverage
- Consumerism Card w/ Telemedicine Coverage
- Employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life, and AD&D coverages
- Voluntary Benefits - Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospitalization