What are the responsibilities and job description for the Changeover Technician- 2nd Shift position at Thogus Products Co?
- Material Handling:
- Places raw material into hoppers.
- Removes material from hoppers and repacks it into containers for next operation.
- Checks material mix sheet and/or the IQMS work order for blending and material quantity information.
- Verifies lot numbers and mix ratios for colorants, virgin and regrind materials.
- Understands how to and performs movement of material electronically with the Scan Gun and physically to and from the press in a timely fashion according to the set-up schedule and IQMS.
- Verifies all material tubs, bins, and dryers have proper paper work.
- Understands and uses IQMS (ERP system) to perform proper labeling, and movement of material.
- Follows filling schedule as required on material mix sheet.
- Records material information to control amount of regrind and virgin material.
- Cleans up spilled material around grinders, material bins, and dryers.
- Empties grinder bins.
- Responsible for cleaning of equipment and removal of garbage.
- Mold Changeover:
- Performs mold changeover including pulling, set-up, verification for plastic molding machines and auxiliary equipment (dryers, grinders, robots, conveyors, etc…) to complete set-up of work cell.
- Cleans inside and around press to remove all evidence of previous job, as well as any equipment not needed for the job set to run next.
- Completes activities for correct start up and checks equipment parameters to ensure they have been properly set and verified.
- Configure equipment to contain parts as they exit the mold (e.g. screens, diverters, etc.).
- Processing:
- Performs minor maintenance on the molds on an as-needed basis.
- Maintains production records related to job responsibilities both in paper form and electronically.
- Adjusts parameters or production conditions to resolve quality issues or production issues as they arise.
- Responsible for start-up and production of injection molding process applications on a variety of OEM and tonnage presses, using 2 & 3 stage and decoupled processing, among other techniques.
- Ability to run vertical, horizontal, rotational and overlay molding machines and processes including processing multiple core-pull / multiple cavity tooling.
- Engages in processing that includes effective use of hot runner processing, valve gated tooling, etc.
- Partners with Quality and other departments to attain customer-specified requirements for end products.
- Responsible for ensuring molded components meet all product quality criteria including dimensional and attribute requirements.
- Responsible for set-up, programming, operating, and maintaining all Servo Robotics (3 axis) and end of arm tooling (EOAT). Partners with Automation and Engineering as needed.
- Responsible for monitoring and reducing process variation in partnership with execution departments.
- Responsible for hands-on troubleshooting and process improvement through scientific injection molding techniques and root-cause elimination in cooperation with partner departments.
- Confers with the supervisors, partner departments to coordinate activities and execute scheduled priorities.
- Performs activities of other departments, as needed, including (but not limited to): Inspection Operator, Quality, Tooling as cross training permits and production necessitates for the good of the organization.
- Enters data such as downtime information into IQMS system and views schedule / work orders as needed.
- Assists co-workers in solving problems; supports troubleshooting efforts on an as-needed basis.
- Communicates issues in a timely manner through the appropriate channels; provides feedback to tooling, maintenance, and other technical departments to facilitate effective assessment and repair of tools / equipment.
- Maintains a clean work environment and work space through basic housekeeping duties (vacuuming, cleaning, organizing)
- Works with safety-conscious mindset; follows company safety policies and procedures.
- Perform job responsibilities according to the company’s core values.
- Notifies Shift Supervisor of mold defects, machine issues, and safety concerns.
- Regular and punctual attendance.
- Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the success of the organization
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