What are the responsibilities and job description for the Die Setter - 2nd Shift position at Flex-N-Gate?
Responsibilities
- Operates the overhead crane to move molds to and from the injection molding press.
- Connects molds to the crane by attaching the chains, hooks, and lifting rings properly.
- Moves the mold cart to the press by connecting the tugger and the appropriate air supply line.
- Installs mold in press according to specifications.
- Connects all water and hydraulic lines from the press to the mold and checks for leaks.
- Enters machine settings to specified parameters by loading the correct program into the press controller and into the robot controller.
- Connects and sets the hot runner controller to the correct settings.
- Installs end of arm tooling for the robot and adjusts as required.
- Removes previous material, purges system, and loads new material.
- Starts press and observes operation to detect malfunction.
- The employee must understand the injection molding machine controller, its display screens, and their functions.
- Must be able to work with a minimum of supervision.
- Ability to inspect crane chains, hooks, and lifting rings for any physical defects.
- High School diploma or (GED).
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Must have fork lift and crane certification.
- Has the responsibility to aid in the provision of a safe and clean work environment. This will be accomplished by participating in the safety process. Examples of participation would include, but not limited to: conducting internal safety audits, investigation of accidents and communication of safety related information
