Lead Technician - 2nd Shift

Process Technician

Come and work for a company that continues to grow and flourish and where our people make a difference! McDonald Plastic Molding is a subsidiary of A.Y. McDonald Industries, which is a family-owned company founded in 1856. People join our business (and stay) because of our collaborative workplace, drive for innovation, and our family-oriented culture. We are a custom injection molding company known for producing high quality products that meet the needs of our customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform an initial startup on a new production run after mold sets are complete.
• Work on processes to improve production efficiencies and reduce high scrap rates.
• Research problems with equipment and tooling and take corrective action.
• Trouble shoot process issues in the factory and consult with tool designer and project engineers for solutions to the problems.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Document and record processes for all production runs for each customer.
• Perform daily rounds and checks at each workstation:
• Are all waterlines on and circulating through the molds and mold heater units
• Is water on the barrel throats
• Waterlines are routed to the mold properly and don't have leaky fittings
• Water tanks are circulating and the heaters are working if used
• Drop bars are set properly
• Dryers are working and setup correctly
• Review of all electrical cords, air hoses, oil temperature, etc. . .
• Set mold and start jobs according to standard procedures as instructed by supervisor or upper management.
• Set-up and changeover of equipment used for performing secondary and degating operations at the molding machines. (Tables, Conveyors, Water Tanks, Degaters, Fixtures, etc. . .)
• Perform all aspects of changeover required for converting molding machines to various production of sample jobs.
• Put things in proper places when pulling jobs out. Mold inserts, fixtures, switches, valves, etc. ..
• Perform minor mold maintenance and repair, including cavity, core and/or base changeover, as required.
• To perform preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs when necessary as required.
• Keep inventory in order of heater bands, mold clamps, bolts, hoses, knockout rods.
• Have a good knowledge of all machines and their functions and make sure your set-up people have this knowledge
• Maintain good communications with your Quality Control Department to insure quality products are produced on your shift and at start-up.
• Follow established procedures for the proper storage of molds and equipment.
• Keep set-up records in order and insure that set-up records are 100% accurate when filling them out.
• Take care of the equipment use proper length bolts to fasten molds so threads are not stripped, watch centering rings, bumping of machines tie bards, safety gates and drop bars with the mold. Use care with auxiliary equipment. DME units fastened so as not to fall on the floor, water heats, etc... Overall put a little extra thought in everyday duties that you perform.
• Stage molds and equipment for upcoming jobs.
• Stage break periods so machinery is not left idle. This may require and early or late break.
• To assist with required machine and/or equipment adjustments and troubleshooting to insure safe, efficient operations as directed by shift supervisor.
• Operator the forklift as required.
• Report problems, needs, and equipment breakdowns to your supervisor so it can be corrected.
• Accurately complete all record keeping forms.
• When required, to perform any job in a lower rated classification that is necessary to support plant operations safely and efficiently.
• Assist in secondary work as needed and as time permits:
• Assembly, print, sort, drill or gauge parts.
• Give breaks.
• Operate a machine.
• Spend adequate time before and after each shift to insure all information is properly passed onto oncoming shifts.
• Be available to work overtime as needed.
• If something, does not seem quite right question it and report it to your supervisor immediately.
• Adhere to all company policies regarding conduct, safety practices, and job performance.
• When called upon or in case of an emergency, be qualified to assume supervisors responsibilities on a temporary basis.
• All other duties as assigned by your shift supervisor or management.

SUPERVISION (TEMPORARY BASIS)

• Attend and participate in daily Production/Quality meetings.
• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Review production schedules and assign work for each employee, department and work center as production orders require.
• Monitor productivity and attendance of employees.
• Perform daily rounds to every workstation to inspect and review production standards and employee engagement.
• Explain specifications, and work instructions to employees to ensure all jobs are running to all specifications.
• To oversee all setups in production and to ensure everything is set to approved standards.
• Continuous Training of production support and factory employees in their job requirements.
• Initiate or suggest ways to enable workers to achieve work goals.
• Perform an annual review with each employee to discuss overall work performance.
• Assist with annual reviews of Quality and Warehouse employees.
• Administer company policies to all employees and to take further actions as needed.
• Analyze and resolve personnel problems, and assist personnel in solving problems when necessary.
• Administer company safety guidelines to promote and ensure a clean and safe working environment.
• Initiate warnings and disciplinary actions with employees as needed.
• Establish and meet annual goals in conjunction with Plant Manager and corporate goals.
• Responsible for overall quality and to produce items that meet all SK/Customer specifications.
• Communicate with Quality Assurance on quality concerns and take appropriate actions.
• Oversee the Quality and Warehouse Managers directives of Inspectors and Shipping Attendants.
• Review and sign off on Monthly internal Safety Audits performed on your shift.
• Fill out any and all accident reports with employees that occur on company property.
• Administer and monitor rework/rejection activities in conjunction with quality assurance.

Strategic planning for the growth and success of McDonald Plastic Molding.

• Participate in-group and individual training.
• Develop and implement McDonald Plastic Molding's core values and mission statement.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner while supporting and encouraging the company's safety culture.
• Determine personal strengths and delegate workload that best fits each individual.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe working environment.
• Perform all job duties with a positive, collaborative, and encouraging attitude.

Perform other duties as required or directed by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervise employees on any/all shifts in the factory departments. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required