What are the responsibilities and job description for the Set Up Technician position at WeatherTech?
Set-Up Technician
WeatherTech Direct is seeking well-qualified Set-Up Technicians to promptly and accurately set up/change over, start-up, and monitor processes of injection molding and thermoforming machines in the production department.
This is a great opportunity to join the WeatherTech Direct team!
- High performing, reliable, and teamwork-minded employees are rewarded with a competitive compensation and benefits package including the potential to earn end of year bonuses and pay increases.
- The base hourly rate of pay starts at $22.00 per hour or more depending on experience
- Additional compensation: $1.00 per hour 2nd shift differential or $1.50 per hour 3rd shift differential
As a Set-Up Technician, you will
- Operate overhead crane to move molds between mold racks, machines, and pallets
- Operate sit down forklifts, reach trucks, and manual lifting devices to move molds and any other required items around the production facility
- Read and understand product briefs and process sheets to ensure accuracy in machine set up
- Operate HMI/MIU to optimize platen heights, install program for robots/robotics lines, and input process numbers for mold changes, set temperatures for molds, heater bands, and nozzle tips.
- Climb into, under, and on machines; manually position and attach mold onto the machine
- Clean and inspect molds between each use; report any damage to Supervisor, send out any damaged molds for repair
- Perform assigned preventative maintenance tasks
- Train new and existing team members on different functions of the work area to ensure all can perform each task properly; share knowledge and best practices to help aid efficiency and productivity
- Perform all job functions in compliance with safety guidelines and company policies/procedures
- Keep work area in a clean and orderly condition while cleaning and maintaining equipment as needed
- Communicate clearly and work as part of a team
- Work a full-time schedule; work overtime as business demands including extended hours and/or weekends
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 2 years of machine set-up experience
- 1 year of prior experience operating a powered industrial vehicle (forklift, reach truck)
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Experience using basic hand and power tools
- Knowledge of plastics injection molding/thermoforming
- Able to successfully complete the WeatherTech Forklift Certification Program upon hire, including a written exam and hands-on driving evaluation
- Read, write, and understand verbal and written work orders/instructions in English
- Basic math, measuring, and computer skills required
- Be an excellent performer; deliver high-quality results consistently
- Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and a positive attitude
- Authorized to work in the United States
Why you’ll love working at WeatherTech Direct
WeatherTech Direct is proud to offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package, opportunities for internal promotions and skill development, and clean and safe workspace. Employees are offered an array of perks including:
- Outstanding BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois medical plans; as well as dental, vision, short and long term disability, and company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time
Salary : $22
