Mold Set Up

Responsible for the set-up and adjusting of the molding machines, molds and support equipment to produce the products to the product drawing and quality control standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Required to understand and follow all company policies and procedures
  • Sustain the 6S system throughout all production areas
  • Required to understand and follow work procedures as set forth by all ISO documentation
  • Required to maintain quality standards on all products
  • Set-up the equipment selecting the proper molds, material, and support equipment to meet engineering and production standards
  • Make adjustments to the equipment operated by Machine Operators
  • Responsible for conducting First Part dimensional and destructive testing
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Requires regular attendance per the schedule assigned by supervisor
  • Required to understand and follow all safety policies and procedures
  • Set up machines per the established mold setup sheets. Make and record deviations to the mold setup sheet on the Deviation Report
  • Read and interpret blueprints
  • Required to maintain all production standards
  • Ensure that all guards and safety equipment have been installed and properly checked out prior to operating or turning equipment over to an operator
  • Check parts dimensionally with calipers and measuring tools to maintain engineering drawing tolerances
  • Adhere to ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environmental, and OSHAS 18001 certification requirements
  • Responsible to maintain a safe working environment for all employees

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Thorough, accurate and works error free
  • Must be able to perform all quality control checks within your department
  • Trained to perform certain preventative maintenance tasks at various work centers
  • Mechanical skills; must be able to operate and set-up machinery
  • Understanding of process sheets
  • Able to select the proper component parts required for a work center
  • Able to identify and report malfunctions in the operation of equipment
  • Capable of working with the floor inspectors to resolve quality problems
  • Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices and procedures within manufacturing environment
  • Programming and operations knowledge of all equipment within the Molding Departments

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or its equivalent, desired

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

  • Typical office/factory environment with possibility of exposure to heat in production areas
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. in a safe manner
  • Clarity of vision and the ability to focus on a fast and repetitious operation for extended period of time
  • Exposure to heavy equipment or components needed to produce product (safety toed shoes required)
  • Exposure to sparks, chips and dust (eye protection required)
  • Must be capable of maintaining a 12 hour work schedule and working overtime as needed
  • Must be able to perform repetitive motion. Examples: walking, reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, pulling, and standing for extended periods of time
  • Exposure to machine noise levels (hearing protection required)
  • Exposure to electrical and mechanical moving parts
  • Exposure to extreme seasonal temperature conditions

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