Molding Technician

JOB TITLE:  Molding Technician

REPORTS TO:  Molding Manager

Job Classification:   Non-Exempt

Job Status:   Full Time - 4:00PM - 2:30AM

JOB Purpose:  

The sustained operation, at an optimum level, of the Injection Molding Production Department.  Performed with efficiency, cleanliness, and punctuality.  With the sole purpose of producing molded product according to our customers’ needs and specifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Start, or re-start, jobs using an established process with minimal start-up rejects.
• Adjust processing parameters, within defined limits, to maintain a consistent and quality product.
• Effectively purge a machine completely clean, to transition from one material to the next.
• In an efficient and orderly fashion, Setup/Teardown molds in various injection molding machines.
• Follow a cooling diagram (mold drawing) and route coolant lines in an efficient and orderly fashion.
• Verify all auxiliary equipment for a job, is setup in an orderly fashion, and functioning properly.
• Use a variety of hand tools in an appropriate and safe manner.
• Proficiency in the Tool Gauge ERP system (IQMS) as it pertains to the position of Molding Technician.
• Generate work orders (MRO’s) for mold or equipment repair.
• Record scrap created when starting a machine, troubleshooting, or re-establishing process.
• Record time spent on tasks accurately. 
• Consistently clean molds, presses, auxiliary equipment and the production floor.
• Identify obvious reject conditions and how to correct them (processing).
• At the discretion of the quality department, correct less obvious reject conditions (processing).
• Operation of injection molding machines in support of production needs.
• Assist the floor lead in the giving of operator breaks in the event of a staffing shortage.
• Operate a forklift.
• Operate a pallet jack.
• Properly stage and store molds, auxiliary equipment, and materials in a clean and organized fashion.
• Operation of all the auxiliary required on the production floor.  Including: Mold heaters, Dryers, DME Hot Runner Controls, Vacuum Verification units, Core mules, and Automation (pickers, robots, conveyors, and chutes).
• Able to perform the responsibilities of the Material Handler, in the event of a staffing shortage.  Including the disassembly and cleaning of dehumidifying dryers.
• Able to perform the responsibilities of the Setup Technician, in the event of a staffing shortage.
• Perform tasks with minimal supervision.
• Above all, perform the previously listed tasks in a safe manner, including the use of PPE when necessary.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform molding trials on existing and new tools at the discretion of the Molding Manager.
• Operate a reach truck.
• Ability to train Molding Technician.
• Ability to train Setup Technician.
• Ability to train Material Handler.
• Take on “5S Lean” tasks and projects at the discretion of the Molding Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Effective communication:
  • Able to speak, read, and write English.
  • Able to keep accurate quantity records.
  • Able to perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Knowledge of resin properties and how to apply them.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic mold components and how they function.
• Basic mechanical skills
• Basic computer skills.
• Team oriented.
• Efficient and action driven.
• Motivated self-starter.
• Dependable with reliable attendance.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a contract manufacturing organization preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand for 10 to 12 hours; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk and hear. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include able to see with 20/20 vision to assess cosmetic requirements; close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be high at times.  Ear protection is available and encouraged. 

CONTACT:

• DeeAnn Harris
• hr@toolgauge.net
• 4315 S Adams St. Tacoma, WA 98409