Process Set-Up Technician

Job Description

Job Description

At Century Mold, we don't just mold parts, our customers come to us with their toughest challenges … and we mold solutions. The plastics industry is full of challenges and the Century Mold team prides themselves on their problem-solving capabilities. We strive to provide and deliver more not only for our customers but for our team as well.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner by getting along with customers, clients, co-workers, supervisors, managers, and all other employees.
• Responsible for adhering to and maintaining all quality system procedures and requirements related to the position.
• Must adhere to all safety rules and company policies, as well as enforce the compliance and implementation of each through subordinates.
• Attendance/punctuality: is consistently at work and on time; ensures that the Attendance Policy is enforced consistently through subordinates.
• Has responsibility for completing all quality checks and paperwork associated with job tasks.
• Setup and changeover machinery and equipment according to the priorities of the production schedule.
• Installation and removal of molds in injection presses.
• Setting of process parameters and process limit alarms.
• Setting of equipment safety features and low pressure mold protection.
• Connection of water, hydraulic and air lines.
• Connection and checking of any mold protection switches.
• Installation and removal of peripheral equipment (chutes, conveyors, etc.).
• Ensure that the required raw materials are staged in the workstation.
• Complete mold travelers as required.
• Ensure that the process parameter sheet is reflected in the actual machine settings.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Tool Room to ensure machine is producing a quality part.
• Must have the ability technically to understand processes in association with mold set-up and manufacturing operations.
• Must be able to start a press and bring product up to an acceptable measure at “start-up;” as well as note any changes on a “PROCESS NOTICE” sheet.
• Provide operator assistance as required.
• Responsible for working with tool engineering and other departments as needed for development of new product.
• Must have basic knowledge of materials and the injection molding process.
• Must maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

High School diploma or equivalency (G.E.D); or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills:

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; Microsoft Project; Ability to learn new software as needed.