Die Setter (1st and 3rd Shift)

SUMMARY: The Die Setter‘s primary responsibility is to ensure a correct and proper mold change is done and certified in a safe and timely fashion, when required by scheduling or engineering. Reports functionally to the Section Supervisor and Molding Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

· Report to work with the correct tools to do the job.

· Complete Mold change safely and in a timely manner.

· Set up Mold change in an efficient manner, gather all tools prior to starting mold change

· Read, understand, and follow the mold change checklist and certify mold change is correct by signing check sheet and filing.

· Maintain a clean and organized work and storage area.

· Clean and wipe down machines (secondary equipment, thermolaters, grinders, air compressors, air dryers, water pumps, glue pumps, dryers, etc.)

· Make sure all bolts, clamps, hoses, etc. not being used, be removed from press and put placed in defined storage area.

· Remove oil out of sumps with the air vacuum. Report any oil leaks to respective personnel.

· Lube machine- fill reservoir, lube injection end, wipes off excess grease on and around the reservoir.

· Confirm that mold is clean and ready to start production, prior to certifying mold change is complete.

· Clean molds for production, spray rust preventive on molds before storage.

· Think safety first, follow all safety rules and prescribed.

· Notify Supervisor of any safety related issues immediately.

· Be involved in your job, ask questions, and do not assume anything.

· Update tools date stamp and date wheel per work instruction.

· Make suggestions in accordance with Continuous Improvement Principles.

· Report any hazardous waste spills immediately to respective personnel.

· Responsibilities include all listed above, but are not limited to only those listed above.

· Complete any and all tasks or assignments as requested by Management or Supervisor

· Maintain compliance of IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 / ISO 14001.

Follows all safety, housekeeping and company policies and procedures.

  Coordinates and maintains all job responsibilities in a continuous and flexible manner and performs other related duties and job assignments as required.

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.