What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mold Technician position at Kingspan Insulation?
Essential duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Other duties may be assigned.
Must Be Able To
Team Collaboration: Work effectively in a team-based environment.
Interpersonal Skills: Follow directions and maintain positive relationships with colleagues.
Language Skills
Reasoning Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certificate/License: Must have forklift operator license at time of hire/transfer or be able to obtain certification within 90 days of hire/transfer into job.
Adaptability
Competencies:
Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful. Adaptability supports our business driver of Driving Efficiency.
Customer Orientation
Placing the appropriate priority on the internal or external customer’s perspective when making decisions and taking action; implementing service practices that meet the customers’ and own organization’s needs. Customer Orientation supports our business driver of Increasing Financial Performance.
Decision Making
Identifying and understanding challenges and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating, and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with facts and optimizes probable consequences. Decision Making supports our business driver of Driving Efficiency.
Earning Trust (Establishes Credibility for Earning Trust)
Gaining others’ confidence by acting with integrity, communicating transparently, and following through on commitments; treating others and their ideas with respect and supporting them when faced with challenges. Earning Trust supports our business driver of Building a High-Performance Culture.
Managing Work
Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Managing Work supports our business drivers of Executing a Competitive Strategy and Driving Efficiency.
Teamwork
Working cooperatively in partnership with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals. Teamwork supports our business driver of Building a High-Performance Culture.
Health & Safety
The ability to autonomously apply and adhere to health and safety protocols, contributing to the creation of a safe and secure work environment. Individuals with this competency are responsible for understanding, implementing, and promoting health and safety practices within their scope of work, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a culture that prioritizes the well-being of all employees.
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- Performs all work in a safe manner; promotes and fosters a clean, safe work environment.
- Set up, install, and adjust molds according to production specifications.
- Operate molding machines to produce parts that meet quality and production standards.
- Monitor machine operation to ensure proper functioning and quality output.
- Inspect finished products for defects, ensuring they meet required specifications.
- Make necessary adjustments to molds or machines to correct any production issues.
- Document and report any quality issues or deviations from standards.
- Perform routine maintenance on molding machines and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical or technical issues with molds and machines.
- Coordinate with maintenance teams for more complex repairs and preventive maintenance.
- Identify opportunities to improve mold setup, operation efficiency, and product quality.
- Ensure molds and machines are operated in compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Participate in safety training and contribute to maintaining a clean and organized work area.
- Work closely with production supervisors, engineers, and quality control teams to meet production goals.
- Communicate effectively with team members to ensure smooth workflow and address any issues promptly.
- Provide training and guidance to new or less experienced technicians as needed.
- Monitor material usage and inventory levels of spare parts.
- Track spare parts, break downs, and repairs of molds in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (PEMAC).
Must Be Able To
Team Collaboration: Work effectively in a team-based environment.
Interpersonal Skills: Follow directions and maintain positive relationships with colleagues.
Language Skills
- Reading and Interpretation: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating instructions and procedure manuals.
- Writing Skills: Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Communication: Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Reasoning Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certificate/License: Must have forklift operator license at time of hire/transfer or be able to obtain certification within 90 days of hire/transfer into job.
Adaptability
Competencies:
Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful. Adaptability supports our business driver of Driving Efficiency.
Customer Orientation
Placing the appropriate priority on the internal or external customer’s perspective when making decisions and taking action; implementing service practices that meet the customers’ and own organization’s needs. Customer Orientation supports our business driver of Increasing Financial Performance.
Decision Making
Identifying and understanding challenges and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating, and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with facts and optimizes probable consequences. Decision Making supports our business driver of Driving Efficiency.
Earning Trust (Establishes Credibility for Earning Trust)
Gaining others’ confidence by acting with integrity, communicating transparently, and following through on commitments; treating others and their ideas with respect and supporting them when faced with challenges. Earning Trust supports our business driver of Building a High-Performance Culture.
Managing Work
Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Managing Work supports our business drivers of Executing a Competitive Strategy and Driving Efficiency.
Teamwork
Working cooperatively in partnership with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals. Teamwork supports our business driver of Building a High-Performance Culture.
Health & Safety
The ability to autonomously apply and adhere to health and safety protocols, contributing to the creation of a safe and secure work environment. Individuals with this competency are responsible for understanding, implementing, and promoting health and safety practices within their scope of work, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a culture that prioritizes the well-being of all employees.
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