Injection Molding Operating Technician Placon West Springfield 2nd and 3rd Shifts
Injection Molding Operating Technician Placon West Springfield 2nd and 3rd Shifts
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USD 21 - 23
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Job Description
The Injection Molding Operating Technician I is responsible for preparation setup starting and running manufacturing equipment under the guidance of the Production Shift Leader. Accountabilities also include ensuring that jobs meet quality specifications manufacturing standards and that safety procedures are followed while working to continuously improve quality and productivity of manufacturing operations.
Essential Accountabilities
Machine operation
- Mold setup and removal operate and troubleshoot equipment to produce injectionmolded parts to specification; while running the machine at or above standard rates.
- Ensure maximum efficiency including setup time materials production rate and material consumption.
- Machine readiness inspect machinery equipment and tooling prior to setup.
- Identify issues which adversely affect product requirements and communicate with appropriate department personnel for resolution.
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning.
- Identify nonconforming materials/products and work with shift leader for resolution.
- Complete projects as assigned by the Production Shift Leader.
- Lead troubleshooting and repair efforts to production equipment to restore effective operation in a timely manner.
- Assist Process Engineer in any new product or material developments.
- Train other team members on machine operation and skills block training program.
Quality
- Ensure part quality meets established standards
- Perform housekeeping duties
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices
Communication
- Complete all shift documentation/paperwork.
- Shift handoff go over job status and updates with incoming shift.
- Assist with training and orientation of new packaging technicians and temporary associates.
- Lead the production floor in the absence of the Shift Leader in order to maximize productivity and minimize s.
- Make appropriate production decisions in the absence of the Shift Leader.
- Update management on status of the production floor in the absence of the Shift Leader.
Safety
- Participate in safety programs
- Follow all established safety procedures
- Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
Minimum Qualifications
- One 4 year injection molding experience;
- Mechanical aptitude;
- Ability to read write and speak English to meet training safety and quality requirements.
Desired Skills
- Ability to move from daily job to job in a fast pace environment
- Ability to safely use hand tools
- Experience operating injection molding machines robots and related manufacturing equipment;
- Organization and time management;
- Computer and software skills;
- Knowledge of quality control principles and Statistical Process Control
- Ability to drive motorized vehicles including forklifts and elevated platforms
- History of working safely including safety training LOTO and PPE use
- Must be a selfstarter and have to the ability to interact with a variety of people.
- Ability to read write and communicate verbally in English
Position Requirements
Work Environment Conditions:
Inside (other): Good Manufacturing Procedures/American Institute of Bakers certified manufacturing environment/FDA/HACCP
Equipment/Tools Used:
Injection molding equipment and robotic automation computers controls measurement equipment power tools hand tools pallet jacks personal computer Oracle Infinity EAM
Physical Requirements: Light work (lift 10 lbs): continuously cases of product and hand tools
Medium Work (lift 1130 lbs. regularly cases of product and pallets 34 times per shift). Heavy Work (lift 3150 lbs. occasionally (one to two times per shift): cases of product and pallets Other Physical Requirements: Bending stooping climbing reaching twisting standing for long periods of time Mental Requirements: Reading writing calculating interpersonal skills reasoning/analysis works with minimal supervision
Travel Frequency (in addition to seminars or related training):
None
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
