Posted 11h ago

Mold Setter

@ MEKRA Lang North America
Ridgeway, South Carolina, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:setting up, changing molds, documenting changes
Requirements Summary:Experience with injection molding machines, plastic resins, hot runner systems, ability to perform mold changes, follow ISO/TS 16949 requirements, and work varied hours; familiarity with 5S/Kaizen preferred.
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Job Description

Perform setup, trouble-shooting and corrective actions on all processes and equipment to provide quality parts, reduce costs, improve safety and increase productivity.


Responsibilities:

  • Keep work area clean and organized at all times
  • Perform start up and shut down of all Injection Molding equipment, processes and related equipment
  • Document process changes out of approved tolerances on LM 795.  Communicate issues to Process Engineer for root cause analysis
  • Submit maintenance requests for Injection Molding equipment repairs
  • Communicate with Quality, Tool Repair, and Supervisors as required to maintain production requirements
  • Understand and enact all Injection Molding ISO and TS 16949 requirements
  • Complete mold changes on all Injection Molding machines
  • Clean hoppers and change material to bill of material specifications
  • Work with production supervisor to reduce scrap and increase efficiency

Qualifications:

  • Ability to work in a team environment - must display proactive initiative and self-motivated attitude working to improve processes
  • Must be available for changing work hours as customer/company demands change
  • Must have knowledge of Injection Molding machines, plastic resins and hot runner systems
  • Working knowledge of 5S, Kaizen and lean practices (preferred)

Monday - Friday: 7 am - 3.30 pm