Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Technician

Shift: Mon-Fri 6:30am-2:30pm

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position maintains the quality and efficient operation of molding machines and finished products. The role may also assist with building molds and operating molding machines as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Review part folders for special instruction, quality alerts, special tooling etc.
• Set up machines per molding schedule, loading molds into machines
• Perform first piece inspections
• Process machines as needed to meet quality standards
• Run molding machine
• Work with schedule to find out what will be run next and what is unavailable
• Machine maintenance as needed
• Work on preventative maintenance as required
• Build tools into mold bases
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Fill machine hoppers

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three years manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of one year inspection experience including knowledge of and ability to use measuring tools
• Basic mathematical skills and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated motivation and a strong willingness to learn
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Works effectively as a team member, cooperating well with others
• Must have reasonable dexterity in hands to manipulate small parts
• Ability to read blueprints

Additional Characteristics:
This position works as both an individual contributor and in a team environment
This position required the ability to lift 25-55 lbs. occasionally, 20-55 lbs frequently, 10-25lbs.
This position may require standing and/or sitting for long periods of time, up to 8-10 hours per day
This position requires good manual dexterity and visual acuity
Must adhere to all safety requirements, including but not limited to the wearing of steel toed shoes