The Injection Molding Operating Technician is responsible for preparation, mold set-up and removal, starting and running manufacturing equipment under the guidance of the Production Shift Leader. Accountabilities also include ensuring that jobs meet quality specifications, manufacturing standards and that safety procedures are followed while working to continuously improve quality and productivity of manufacturing operations and the ability to train others. Must be available to train on first shift for 3 - 6 months.

Essential Accountabilities

Machine operation

1. Mold set-up and removal, operate and troubleshoot equipment to produce injection-molded parts to specification; while running the machine at or above standard rates.
2. Ensure maximum efficiency including set-up time, materials, production rate and material consumption.
3. Machine readiness – inspect machinery, equipment and tooling prior to set-up.
4. Identify issues, which adversely affect product requirements and communicate with appropriate department personnel for resolution.
5. Perform routine maintenance and cleaning.
6. Identify nonconforming materials/products and work with shift leader for resolution.
7. Complete projects as assigned by the Production Shift Leader.
8. Lead troubleshooting and repair efforts to production equipment to restore effective operation in a timely manner.
9. Assist Process Engineer in any new product or material developments.
10. Train other team members on machine operation and skills block training program.

Quality

1. Ensure part quality meets established standards.
2. Perform housekeeping duties.
3. Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and SQF Procedures.

Communication

1. Complete all shift documentation/paperwork.
2. Shift hand-off – go over job status and updates with incoming shift.
3. Assist with training and orientation of new packaging technicians and temporary associates.
4. Lead the production floor in the absence of the Shift Leader in order to maximize productivity and minimize scrap.
5. Make appropriate production decisions in the absence of the Shift Leader.
6. Update management on status of the production floor in the absence of the Shift Leader.
7. This role requires the ability to handle conflict and differing opinions in a constructive
   and professional manner that align with The Placon Way.

Safety

1. Participate in safety programs.
2. Follow all established safety procedures.
3. Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Injection molding experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read, write and speak English to meet training, safety and quality requirements.

Desired Skills

• Ability to move from daily job to job in a fast pace environment
• Ability to safely use hand tools
• Experience operating injection molding machines, robots, and related manufacturing equipment;
• Organization and time management;
• Computer and software skills;
• Knowledge of quality control principles and Statistical Process Control,
• Ability to drive motorized vehicles including forklifts and elevated platforms
• History of working safely including safety training, LOTO and PPE use
• Must be a self-starter and have to the ability to interact with a variety of people.
• Ability to read, write and communicate verbally in English

Position Requirements

Work Environment Conditions:

Inside (other): Good Manufacturing Procedures/American Institute of Bakers certified manufacturing environment/FDA/HACCP

 

Equipment/Tools Used:

Injection molding equipment and robotic automation, computers, controls, measurement equipment, power tools, hand tools, pallet jacks, personal computer, Oracle, Infinity, EAM

 

Physical Requirements: Light work (lift 10 lbs): continuously – cases of product and hand tools

Medium Work (lift 11-30 lbs.) regularly – cases of product and pallets (3-4 times per shift). Heavy Work (lift 31-50 lbs.) occasionally – (one to two times per shift): cases of product and pallets Other Physical Requirements: Bending, stooping, climbing, reaching, twisting, standing for long periods of time Mental Requirements: Reading, writing, calculating, interpersonal skills, reasoning/analysis, works with minimal supervision

This job description reflects the current assignment of essential accountabilities and is not meant to be all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may be assigned or reassigned to this job at any time and may be modified to reasonably accommodate an individual with a disability or for other reasons.

Shift differential for 3rd Shift, comprehensive benefit package: medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.