Production (PRMS) - Mold Setter

Production (PRMS) - Mold Setter

Analyze specifications, lay out stock, set up and operate machines, troubleshoot plastics injection molding machines.

Safety:

• Lifting - proper and safe technique to maneuver and lift up to 100 pounds
• Rigging – proper and safe techniques to maneuver odd shapes in narrow spaces
• Forklift license maintained current, daily checklists performed, seatbelt worn, safety-minded operation
• Behavior-based safety mind-set, planning job tasks to prevent on-the-job injuries, complying with safety policies and OSHA standards

Quality:

• Understands how one’s job contributes to the success of the organization as a whole
• Woks in teams and independently to ensure quality products.
• Read and interpret set-up sheets and related technical data to determine tooling requirements, set-up procedures, control settings, and machine methods and sequences.

Communication:

• Operate walkie-talkie / radio to exchange information with supervisor, set-up, maintenance, floor person
• Suggest improvements in work methods and procedures directly to supervisor
• Communicates production progress information to the next shift
• Inputs and updates data into production software using computer
• Shares knowledge, offers training to newer entrants into the set-up / mold technician role

Equipment Operation:

• Forklift use - Safely and effectively
• Rigging – Safely and effectively
• Injection Molding Machines – optimize efficiency, sustain production, change molds, operate manually as needed

Tasks:

• Set machine controls, regulating molding temperature, volume of plastic, molding pressure and time, according to knowledge of plastics and molding procedures.
• Follow proper procedures for machine start up and shut down.
• Verify and/or change proper material and colorant used in hopper during mold and color changes.
• Enter data and commands into the injection molding machine computer for adjustments and set up.
• Monitor displays and machine operation to detect malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot work-related problems by following proven problem-solving methods.
• Make proper settings and adjustments of safety features on plastic molding machines
• Observe operation and regulate injection molding machines.
• Operate machinery manually to perform molding functions when machine malfunctions.
• Hook hydraulics to mold and perform basic repairs, such as replacement of lines by applying basic knowledge of hydraulics.
• Know proper procedure to follow in case of emergency, such as water or gas leak, and power failure.
• Perform basic machine maintenance, such as changing timers.
• All other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, College credits / degree
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret operating and maintenance instructions, procedure & manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.