Dip Molding Set-Up Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Work for a premier, established leader in custom plastic manufacturing right here in Osceola!

The Dip Molding Set-Up Technician is responsible for the full mechanical setup, operation, and monitoring of dip-molding related equipment. This role involves making equipment adjustments, verifying cycles, ensuring quality compliance, and driving productivity performance.

Compensation & Schedule

• Starting Pay: $20.00+/hour (depending on experience)

• 1st Shift: Monday – Thursday, 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM & Friday, 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM

• 2nd Shift: Monday – Thursday, 3:45 PM – 2:15 AM

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Equipment Setup: Perform mechanical set-up of dip-molding equipment.

• Troubleshooting: Resolve mechanical issues related to molds, racks, ovens, airflow, and overall equipment performance.

• Quality Control: Conduct part measurements using calipers and other devices; identify and report nonconforming products, mechanical defects, or equipment malfunctions.

• Documentation & Specs: Read, understand, and adhere to process specifications. Complete all production and quality documentation accurately and on time.

• Staging & Prep: Ensure materials, tools, labels, and finished products are properly staged in their assigned work areas before starting a job.

• Leadership & Teamwork: Provide on-the-job training, instruction, and guidance to oven operators. Coordinate and offer break coverage to maintain a smooth production flow.

• Continuous Improvement: Support safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and 5S initiatives to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Work Ethic: Strong initiative, accountability, reliability, and excellent attendance.

• Technical Skills: Experience reading blueprints, production schedules, and technical instructions. Competence in using calipers, gauges, and basic math (including decimals).

• Systems: Experience with ERP system data entry.

• Capability: Proven ability to perform mechanical setups/adjustments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capability.

• Effective multitasking, situational prioritization, and strong interpersonal communication skills.

• Good hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness.

• Physical Demands: Ability to lift 20 lbs. regularly (up to 50 lbs. occasionally) and stand, reach, bend, twist, squat, push, pull, and climb throughout the shift.

Ready to join our team?

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