Join our growing Team at NIFCO, where our company’s most valuable asset is our employees! NIFCO America is a leading global supplier of functional plastic parts for the automotive industry. NIFCO offers competitive pay, top notch health benefits with low premiums/deductibles, eleven paid holidays, referral bonus, 401K program plus much more... We have a lot of opportunity for growth at NIFCO!

Job Summary:

Responsible for pulling and setting molds onto the injection molding machine and starting up for successful mass production.

Essential Functions:

• Safety
  • Adheres to all safety guidelines and expectations (wear required PPE, follow safety protocols, and report any safety incidents, accidents, and near-misses in a timely manner)
  • Familiar with and can locate Safety Data Sheet
  • Understands OSHA’s “Right to Know” Policy
• 5S
  • Follow 5S procedure and guidance
  • Keep work area clean at all times
• Product Quality
  • Good understanding of the NIFCO Quality Policy
  • Identification and handling of non-conforming products
  • Skills to read, understand, and verify part quality to the “Part Quality Standard” prior to reaching out to Quality Department for mass production start approval
  • Visual inspection checks for part nonconformity (color, flash, spots, shorts, damage, etc.)
  • Inform Molding Supervisor and/or Process Technicians when nonconformity is found
• Production Preparation and Start-up
  • Perform mold and material changes and fill out necessary documentation
  • Perform start-up of press
  • Produce a 1^st Piece Production part sample for Quality Approval
  • Ensure Level 1 Preventive Maintenance on tooling and machine are completed per documented work instructions
  • Ensure equipment process and product quality meets documented internal standards
  • Assist Machine Operator and Material Handler as needed with day-to-day issues
• Other Duties
  • Ensure the IATF16949(latest revision) standard related to Manufacturing are followed
  • Other assigned tasks by Molding Supervisor or Production Manager as needed

Education:

• Highschool diploma or GED equivalent

Skills/Experience/Requirements:

• Must complete all safety and environmental trainings required
  (e.g.: Lock-out-Tag-out, HAZCOM, Blood Borne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment)
• Must be certified to operate cranes
• Preferred with minimum 1 year experience in mold setting
• Knowledge and skill to conduct mold change and machine start-up
• Basic skills to set-up part picker
• Able to perform Level 1 Mold Preventative Maintenance
• Technical knowledge of injection molding processes with machines, tooling, materials, molding techniques
• Must be able to read and understand verbal instructions in English
• Must be able to do simple math calculations
• Must be able to lift up to 55lbs. multiple times during shift
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment
• Must be able to communicate with supervision, management, and co-workers
• Behave in a positive manner than enhances the success of department and company
• Excellent prioritizing skills
• Must pass pre-employment screening