JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for mold sets (to include: pulling, setting, processing, and quality sign off), and repairs to equipment. Trains molding 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:

• Receives job assignment from the Shift Manager.
• Removes and sets molds, utilizing cherry picker, forklift, and other equipment as needed.
• Follows set guide lines for part qualification.
• Operates and monitors machines and robots until they are on cycle and running well. Completes the necessary paperwork.
• Performs color changes when necessary.
• Responsible for all data related to daily activities, ensures this data is provided to the Shift Manager.
• Monitors presses for proper operation and settings ensuring proper pressures and temperatures.
• Monitors and adjusts machine cycle as needed.

 

To be measured by:

• On time production measured by the % of orders where manufacturing is completed on time using the mold schedule complete by date as the baseline.
• Data associated with specific mold sets.
• Care and safekeeping of company equipment and tools.
• Effectiveness of problem-resolution activities as pertains to materials, tools, equipment, and processes.
• Communications with Shift Manager on items impacting productivity and efficiency.

 

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.
• Monitors machine, mold, and auxiliary equipment for proper operation. Ensures that all equipment is running as efficiently as possible, and that production meets established standards.
• Investigates production problems, with a goal to minimize down time and maximize the production of good quality parts.
• Ensures that product being produce is the best possible, given the condition of the machine, and mold.
• Initiates NCR when necessary.
• Works with the Quality Department to establish acceptable conditions as needed.
• Cooperates in the investigation of customer complaints so that root causes can be determined and eliminated.
• Participates in and provides feedback on quality improvement and corrective action projects.
• Helps improve product quality by training and retraining the Production Team on the proper operation of the blow molding equipment, including adjustments, repairs.
• Monitors Packers to ensure proper packing procedures are being performed.

 

To be measured by:

• Number of and cost of customer complaints attributed to the Molding Department.
• Number and severity of corrective actions submitted for process-related quality concerns associated with mold sets.

 

3. Productivity / Efficiency: Monitors and maintains mold cycle times, cavitation, and quality, with a goal to run the equipment / molds as efficiently as possible.

 

Representative duties include:

• Works with Quality to address product non-conformances and implement corrective actions.

• Follows established manufacturing standards.

• Set’s goals that will help to improve productivity and efficiency’s.
• Supports and implements continuous improvement projects that improve productivity and efficiency.
• Responsible for the care and safe-keeping of equipment such as: molding machines, molds, robots, auxiliary equipment, and tools.
• Responsible for all data related to daily activities and ensures the data is provided to the Shift Manager.

 

To be measured by:

• On time production measured by the % of orders where manufacturing is completed on time using the mold schedule complete by date as the baseline.
• Care and safekeeping of company equipment and tools.
• Effectiveness of problem-resolution activities as pertains to materials, tools, equipment, and processes.
• Communications with Team Foreman on items impacting productivity and efficiency.

 

4. Maintenance: Assists with the general repair of equipment in the Molding Department.

 

Representative duties include:

• Supports the production team when there is a maintenance requirement.
• Must be able to fluently operate presses, robots and auxiliary equipment to diagnose malfunctions, and to verify repairs.
• Troubleshoots and locates the source of the problem by observing the operation of the equipment.
• Brainstorms with other maintenance personnel as needed.
• Restores damaged or malfunctioning equipment to operation by repairing, replacing and or adjusting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Verifies repairs have been satisfactorily completed before authorizing return of equipment to production status.
• Controls down time by scheduling repairs with the Shift Manager.
• Maintains good communications with Shift Manager.
• Completes MTR’s by describing the problem, solution, parts consumed, and repair time.
• Assists other maintenance personnel as needed.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Ensures the work is completed with technical excellence, and in an efficient and cost-effective fashion.
• Assists Molding Maintenance TeamMates with mold problems and transportation of molds between buildings.
• Performs Bi-annual press PM’s and inspections as requested.
• Responsible for greasing two machines every day.
• Performs maintenance or repairs on blades, conveyors, grinders, blenders, and other auxiliary equipment.
• Assists Machine Shop TeamMates with mold problems and transportation of molds and related equipment between buildings.

 

To be measured by:

• Effectiveness of problem-resolution activities as pertains to equipment.
• Evidence of maintenance records (MTR’s).
• Care and safekeeping of company equipment and tools.
• Communications with Shift Manager on items that impact productivity and efficiency.

 

5. Safety Housekeeping: 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 Shift Manager and other appropriate personnel.
• Advises and cautions TeamMates about potential problems and dangers.

 

To be measured by:

• Number of unsafe acts and unsafe conditions related to mold sets / maintenance.
• Number of findings reported on monthly ASI / safety inspections related to mold sets / maintenance.

 

6. Other:

 

Representative duties include:

• Supports the team on duty when there is a maintenance requirement.
• Maintains MTR’s to track equipment repairs costs.
• Must be able to work overtime in emergency or special situations at the request of the Shift Manager.
• Performs all duties in an independent manner with little or no supervision.
• Performs tests on molds, materials and colorant as requested.
• Wears proper PPE.
• Performs Packer duties as required.
• Performs color changes when necessary.
• Tests colors and new materials.

 

GENERAL CONDUCT

• Maintains respectful working relationship with TeamMates, Managers, Team Leaders, and Shift Managers 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

• Company Policies and Procedures
• Safety Orientation
• Lockout/Tagout
• Fire Extinguisher
• Sexual Harassment
• Forklift and Genie Boom
• Fall Protection
• Mixing Color and Material
• AS400 Data Entry
• Non-Conformance Reports
• Quality Checks
• Adding Hydraulic Oil to Presses
• Segregating Non-Conforming Products
• Tower and Chiller Startup and Shutdown
• Air Compressor Startup and Shutdown
• Portable Surge Bin Pump
• Cleaning Grinders
• Blender Startup and Shutdown
• Blow Molding Startup and Shutdown
• Parison Removal
• Purging a Single Station
• Purging a Double Station
• Cleaning a Blender
• Power Failure
• Head Calibration and Adjustments
• Removal of Stock Material in Blender
• Calibration of a Gravimetric Blender Weight Bin
• Oil Filtration
• Packing Product

 

QUALIFICATIONS

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Machine training or experience preferred.

· 1-3 yrs. blow molding experience preferred.

· Good manual dexterity and color discrimination.

· Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, blue prints

· Must be certified to operate Whirley forklifts

· Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Prolonged standing or walking on hard surfaces.
• Climbing of stairs and ladders.
• Bending, crouching, squatting to lift or lower work loads.
• Lifting up to 45 lbs.
• Must wear steel-toed shoes.