Mold Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

The Mold Technician will perform mold changes, diagnose, and assist in repair of Molding Presses and all ancillary/auxiliary equipment. In addition, they must be able to communicate effectively with production, and all support groups. They are required to accurately document the work performed and completed.                 

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Perform mold change activities to ensure proper equipment changeovers.
• Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications and in a timely fashion.
• Perform operational procedures to ensure the quality of the product produced.
• Identify the proper tooling required for pending production.
• Inspect the condition of molds and component parts for damage and wear. Inspect machine, conveyer and tools in department and notify Lead that a maintenance repair form is needed, or replacement tools are required.
• Assist other maintenance employees with repairs, PM, installation commissioning and testing of equipment.
• Analyze and resolve all issues related to the equipment.
• Keep all molds/tools in good and safe condition and ensure molds/tools are returned to their appropriate location.
• Ensuring mold is stored in the designated area after the job is completed.
• Recommend, plan, repair, modify, and fabricate any necessary elements following a problem or a project, which may influence the productivity to improve the production equipment, utilities, efficiency, and reliability.
• Assist in maintaining mold locations are up-to-date, mold storage is organized, and mold locations are kept clean.  

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience is required.
• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience preferred.
• Prior experience operating manufacturing and process control equipment required.
• Thermoforming, Injection Mold, or related machine operator experience required.
• 5 years plastic injection molding, electricity, and controls, hydraulic and pneumatic preferred. 
• 3 years provincial/industrial mechanic, fabrication preferred.

Required Licenses

• Powered Industrial Truck Certifications preferred (Forklift, Reach Truck, Cherry Picker).  

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to gather and analyze information skillfully.
• Ability to develop alternative solutions.
• Ability to work well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic drawings and prints.

Travel

• None.

COMPETENCIES

• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
•  Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
•  Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
•  Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Individual Contributor: working team member with no oversight of others and no management responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position is subject to Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Activities

• This position is subject to the following physical activities: climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, crawling, and repetitive motions.

Visual Acuity

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.              

Working Conditions

• The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, including heat, noise, vibration, and hazards from a production-based environment.