JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for mold sets for injection and blow molding machines (to include: pulling, setting, processing, and quality sign off), and repairs to equipment.  Trains mold department personnel as needed.
 
 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 
 

1. Mold Sets:  Sets molds as requested, ensuring that the press / mold are running as efficiently as possible.

 
   Representative duties include:
 

• Removes and sets molds into machines by utilizing forklift and cranes, disconnecting and connecting electric, air, water, ejector stakes.
• Follows set guide lines for part qualification.
• Operates and monitors machines and robots until they are on cycle and running well.  Completes the necessary set-up paperwork.
• Performs color changes.

 
 
 

2. Quality:  Responsible for the quality of the mold set, process, and product being produced.

 
   Representative duties include:
 

• Cooperates with the Quality Department, following set guide lines for part qualification.
• Ensures that product being produce is the best possible, given the condition of the machine, and mold.
• Works with the Quality Department to establish acceptable conditions as needed.
• Participates in root cause analysis.
• Provides feedback on quality improvement and corrective action projects.

 
 
 

3. Preventative Maintenance (PM):  Provides scheduled preventative maintenance to equipment in the Molding Department.

 
Representative duties include:
 

• Performs PM’s as required, follows a disciplined approach to scheduling allowing for the flexibility needed to maintain our production requirements.
• Communicates preventative maintenance schedule with Maintenance Supervisor and the Team Foreman.
• Documents preventative maintenance checks and findings in the PMR system.
• Ensures the work is completed with technical excellence, and in an efficient and cost-effective fashion.

 
 
 

4. Safety:  Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy work environment.  Ensuring that mold sets and maintenance operations are performed with the utmost regard for the safety and health of all department personnel.

 
   Representative duties include:
 

• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Makes housekeeping a day-to-day practice, follows the guidelines for “Manufacturers of Food Packaging” (ASI).
• Follows all policies, safety regulations, establishing good housekeeping practices.
• Operates all equipment in accordance with manufacture’s recommendations.
• Ensures that all equipment utilized in the plant is free of recognized hazards.
• Ensures safety devices are all in place and operational.
• Implements changes that will reduce safety hazards.
• Assures tools and other equipment are stored properly.
• Maintains high level of communication with Mold Setter Supervisor and other appropriate personnel.
• Advises and cautions TeamMates about potential problems and dangers.

 
 
 

5. Other:

 
   Representative duties include:
 

• Supports the team on duty when there is a maintenance requirement.
• Maintains voucher system to track equipment repairs costs.
• Must be able to work overtime in emergency or special situations at the request of the Mold Setter Supervisor.
• Performs all duties in an independent manner with little or no supervision.
• Performs tests on molds, materials and colorant as requested.
• Wears proper PPE.

 
 

GENERAL CONDUCT

• Maintains respectful working relationship with TeamMates, Managers, Shift Supervisors, Foreman to promote teamwork and a positive work environment.
• Committed to Continual Improvement to raise personal performance above the standard and to develop new methods to eliminate waste, improve productivity and reduce customer complaints.
• Maintains excellent attendance as defined in the Company’s Attendance Policy.
• Supports, enforces and complies with all company policies and procedures, including safety and quality.
• Submits new ideas to improve Safety, Quality and procedural operations that will benefit the Company.
• Actively participates in meetings and discussions by providing suggestions for improvement, problem solving and offering feedback.
• Performs duties in a manner that encourages teamwork and sets a positive example.

 
REQUIRED TRAINING
 

• Safety Orientation
• Fire Extinguisher
• Lock-out/Tag-out – Authorized
• Forklift and Genie Boom
• Fall Protection
• Tower and Chiller Startup and Shutdown
• Air Compressor Startup and Shutdown
• Portable Surge Bin Pump
• Injection Mold Startup and Shutdown
• Plastrac
• Color Change
• Oil Filtration
• Material dryer
• Extrusion machine
• Startup and shutdown of two shot process
• Startup and shut down of preform process
• Startup, shut down, and cleaning of preform molds

 
 

QUALIFICATIONS

·High school diploma or equivalent required.

Certificate from technical program preferred.

·1-3 years of molding experience preferred.

·Good manual dexterity.

·Good working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, blue prints preferred.

Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving background.

·Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.