Processing & Tooling Technician

Processing & Tooling Technician

Reports to: Tool Room Supervisor

Perform Processing and Tooling activities as needed each day.

Job Responsibilities Tool Room:

• Moving molds to and from areas by pushing and pulling them on a pallet jack and or mold cart. Uses various tools to lift, move, disassemble, and reassemble dies.
• Use sonic cleaning system to clean and care for molds.
• Handle various chemicals used in the mold cleaning process.
• Read and understand blueprints, part drawings, or instructions.
• Understand information to determine methods or sequences of mold maintenance operations.
• Diagnose and repair problems to tooling which create defects in plastic parts. Corrective action could include replacing cores, verifying heights, and fit.
• Work on various mold configurations; cold runners, hybrid cold runner w/hot manifold, hot sprues, various ejection systems, etc.
• Uses tools/equipment such as impact wrench, pry bars, crescent wrench, ratchet wrench, C-clamps, rechargeable drill, mallets, overhead cranes, belt, and table grinder, milling machine, manual / powered pallet jack, and compressed air. Operate tool and die equipment such as lathes, mills, or other for mold maintenance and repairs.
• Adhere to current and future company standards for conducting work and safety inspections of equipment. Work safely and in a manner consistent with all OSHA and internal safety policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot, correct, and repair injection molds. The individual will respond to various equipment conditions, analyze the situation for root cause, and apply the appropriate skill to resolve the issue.
• Possess strong mechanical, some electrical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Communicate both orally and written working in a team-based environment (be required to assist operations as needed.)
• Evaluate data/information adhering to Standards Basic knowledge using computer.
• Foster self-directing personal attributes including dependability, initiative, cooperation, innovation, persistence, and integrity.
• Maintain housekeeping.

Job Responsibilities Processor:

• Performs the startup of molds without set up sheets, but only does this when necessary.
• Provides molded components in a timely manner to meet production schedules.
• Responsible for customer sample runs.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform advanced troubleshooting.
• Has a complete understanding of scientific molding and executes its use on a day-to-day basis.
• Responsible for tooling changes.
• Coordinate repairs with mold shop as needed.
• Proactively troubleshoots why cycle time is not within standard, and supplies solutions to achieve correct cycle.
• Proactively troubleshoots why cavitation is not within standard, and supplies solutions to achieve correct cavitation.
• Assists struggling co-workers, will fill in where needed without being asked.
• Displays personal accountability, recognizes problems, and responds accordingly.
• Always going above and beyond, stays above the line and works as a lift for fellow co-workers.
• Designated trainer for all new level 1 and 2 processor and continues to mentor after the initial training period.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to process in all materials on all molds with no assistance
• Creates process sheets.
• Troubleshoots machine issues, having the ability to identify root cause and determine corrective actions.

Education/ Previous Experience:

• Processor Level III
• Tool Room Experience
• 5+ years of work experience with plastic injection molds
• Basic shop math/computer skills
• Basic machine troubleshooting skills/ability to solve mechanical issues
• Willingness to assist other cross-functional groups based on needs
• Ability to work independently and be proactive
• Ability to analyze, interpret and report data based on machine performance.
• Minimum of high school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to learn, grow and adapt to changing business needs.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently required to lift and or move weights up to 35 lbs.
• Use of Personal protective equipment on the production floor (PPE)
• Physical requirements include but not limited to sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, stooping, crouching, color determination, grasping, reaching, speaking, and listening.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.