Technician Mold Setup I

Mold Setup Technician I

The Mold Setup Technician I is responsible for preparing injection molds and injection molding equipment for production runs or storage. Additional duties include injection molding machine (IMM) maintenance, creating work instructions, contributing to manufacturing improvement projects. Other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities:

• Disassemble and assemble molds for production or preventive maintenance (PM).
• Installation and removal of molds in IMMs.
• Setup/changeover troubleshooting of peripheral machinery and equipment (i.e. dryers, conveyors, temp controllers, etc.).
• Prep and stage raw materials at necessary production cells.
• Load process parameters and verify completion of setups.
• IMM start-up/shutdown.
• Coordinate with Quality department for the approval of first run samples.
• Fill out daily production run documentation.
• Document any parameter changes.
• Back-up operators as needed for short intervals.
• Actively participate and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Take ownership of workspace safety and cleanliness – organize tools.
• Work with the production manager to prioritize tasks according to the production and project schedule.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Read, understand, and create work instructions.
• Root cause analysis of quality issues.
• Strong skills in dexterity working with precision tooling – enjoy working with hands.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Able to communicate effectively using MS Outlook.
• Have an interest in pursuing injection molding process development.

Preferred Education/Training/Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Pay based on injection molding experience.

Travel Requirements: <5%

MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Employees are required to use proper lift assistance for any objects over 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts; wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

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

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees are required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their manager or supervisor.

DISCLAIMER

The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not an all inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities. The omission of specific statements or duties and responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.

Gleason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, disability, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, victim of domestic violence status, arrest or conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

The salary range in this posting depends on qualifications and experience. Actual compensation may vary, and this job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors including work schedule, shift premiums, and overtime.