Mold Changer

Description

Job Title: Mold Changer

Department: Set Up

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Summary

The Mold Changer will be responsible for changing molds on foam molding machines to ensure efficient production and high-quality products.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment
• Change molds on foam molding machines in a timely and efficient manner
• Inspect molds for damage or wear and report any issues to management
• Clean and maintain molds to ensure proper functioning
• Troubleshoot and resolve mold-related issues to minimize downtime
• Responsible for following plant specified job specification, task list and completion of all requirement paperwork.
• Responsible for conducting him/herself in a safe manner and adhering to all required safety protocols and policies, including lockout/tagout.
• Other duties may be assigned.
  
  

Requirements

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.

Education Requirements/Work Experience

High school diploma or equivalent with minimum of 3 – 6 months years relative manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience in mold changing or strong mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand and power tools
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Knowledge or experience in ERP/MRP systems
  
  

Competency

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Productivity - Associate is effective in producing quality products. Associates are efficient and prudent with utilizing resources to meet operational standards, (production, process). Associates have a sense of urgency maximizing time.
• Teamwork - Associate is capable of being approached and easy to work with. Contributes to the success of the team, communicates clearly individually and in group settings while treating others with respect. Associates listen to others and work well within diverse groups. Associates consistently place team needs over individual needs and seek input from people with different experiences and perspectives and recognize the differences of opportunities to learn and gain by working together. Associate values and encourages unique skills and talents.
• Initiative - Ability to assess and initiate things independently with limited supervision required. Has the ability to manage resources to get things done and the ability to perform multiple activities to accomplish goals doing more than required or requested in the job. Plans for upcoming problems or opportunities and takes appropriate action. Is proactive and anticipates events well in advance to ensure successful outcome.
• Problem Solving - Associate considers multiple sides of an issue and weighs consequences before making a final decision. Associates make informed decisions based on available information and recognize issues and determine what action is needed to advance the decision-making process. Associate follows-up as necessary and is easily adaptable to not be discouraged by ambiguous situations and is open to new ideas and processes while adjusting to achieve results.
• Job Knowledge - Associate demonstrates relevant job knowledge and essential skills, such as work practices, policies, procedures, quality assurance, and technical abilities. Associate demonstrates self-improvement efforts to enhance skills and knowledge with changes impacting the job while adhering to workplace rules as well as to traditional or socially expected methods of doing business following processes and procedures.
• Safety - Associate demonstrates the ability and willingness to contribute to a safe and environmentally secure work environment for themselves, their coworkers, and our customers by following established safety procedures. Associates demonstrate the willingness to actively report and take action to correct identified safety hazards during the day.
• Quality - Associate demonstrates the ability to produce high quality, accurate results. Possesses and demonstrates attention to detail and produces work that is accurate and complete. Associate can identify problems or potential problems that arise in the day and take the necessary steps to proactively address those issues. Associates had the ability to discover the root causes of issues and respond with corrective action.
• Reliability/Dependability - Associate is responsible and accountable for actions, consistent in meeting deadlines and works well with others to follow through on completing tasks. Associate completes work in a timely, consistent manner and works hours necessary to complete assigned work. The associate is regularly present and punctual and arrives prepared for work.
• Highly motivated self-starter with a high energy level and track record of success. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

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

The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this Job, the associate is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to stand and walk. The associate is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.