2nd & 3rd Shift Production Setup Technician — Drive Efficiencies

A.Y. McDonald; Monroe, Northern (WI, KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Company events

Job summary

McDonald Plastic Molding, a subsidiary of A.Y. McDonald Industries, is seeking a 2nd/3rd shift Production Setup Technician at our Monroe, WI location. You will startup new runs, set molds, and optimize processes to improve efficiency and quality on the shop floor.

The role requires hands-on experience with molding machines, tool changes, and preventive maintenance. Join a team with a collaborative culture and strong safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform an initial startup on a new production run after mold sets are complete.
• Work on processes to improve production efficiencies and reduce high scrap rates.
• Research problems with equipment and tooling and take corrective action.
• Trouble shoot process issues in the factory and consult with tool designer and project engineers for solutions to the problems.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Document and record processes for all production runs for each customer.
• Perform daily rounds and checks at each workstation
• Set mold and start jobs according to standard procedures as instructed by supervisor or upper management.
• Set-up and changeover of equipment used for performing secondary and degating operations at the molding machines. (Tables, Conveyors, Water Tanks, Degaters, Fixtures, etc.
• Perform all aspects of changeover required for converting molding machines to various production of sample jobs.
• Put things in proper places when pulling jobs out. Mold inserts, fixtures, switches, valves, etc.
• Perform minor mold maintenance and repair, including cavity, core and/or base changeover, as required.
• To perform preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs as required.
• Keep inventory in order of heater bands, mold clamps, bolts, hoses, knockout rods.
• Have a good knowledge of all machines and their functions and make sure your set-up people have this knowledge
• Maintain good communications with your Quality Control Department to ensure quality products are produced on your shift and at start-up.
• Follow established procedures for the proper storage of molds and equipment.
• Keep set-up records in order and ensure that set-up records are 100% accurate when filling them out.
• Take care of the equipment – use proper length bolts to fasten molds so threads are not stripped, watch centering rings, bumping of machines tie bards, safety gates and drop bars with the mold. Use care with auxiliary equipment. DME units fastened so as not to fall on the floor, water heats, etc. . Overall put a little extra thought in everyday duties that you perform.
• Stage molds and equipment for upcoming jobs.
• Stage break periods so machinery is not left idle. This may require and early or late break.
• To assist with required machine and/or equipment adjustments and troubleshooting to insure safe, efficient operations as directed by shift supervisor.
• Operator the forklift as required.
• Report problems, needs, and equipment breakdowns to your supervisor so it can be corrected.
• Accurately complete all record keeping forms.
• When required, to perform any job in a lower rated classification that is necessary to support plant operations safely and efficiently.
• Perform other duties as required or directed by management.

Job description

McDonald Plastic Molding, a subsidiary of A.Y. McDonald Industries, is seeking a 2nd/3rd shift Production Setup Technician at our Monroe, WI location. You will startup new runs, set molds, and optimize processes to improve efficiency and quality on the shop floor.

The role requires hands-on experience with molding machines, tool changes, and preventive maintenance. Join a team with a collaborative culture and strong safety practices.