Mold Technician - S3 (6:00 PM - 4:30 AM; Monday - Thursday)

Vital Plastics, Inc.; Town of Baldwin (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Plastics, Inc. is looking for a Molding Technician in Baldwin, Wisconsin. The role requires setting up and cycling injection molding machines, ensuring quality, and troubleshooting issues. Candidates should have a High School diploma, good communication and problem-solving skills, and 2-5 years of relevant experience. The position includes a shift from 6:00 PM to 4:30 AM, Monday to Thursday, with a 10% shift differential. This role focuses on quality assurance and compliance with company standards.

Qualifications

• 2 - 5 years Injection Molding Experience.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data in decision making.

Responsibilities

• Set up and cycle plastic injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Perform quality checks every 2 hours.
• Troubleshoot molding problems and conduct root cause analysis.

Skills

Good communication skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to lift 55 lbs.

Ability to operate forklift

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Delmiaworks (IQMS) ERP System

Plastic Injection molding machines

Job description

Description

Shift: S3 (6:00 PM - 4:30 AM; Monday - Thursday) including a 10% shift differential.

Position Purpose

The Molding Technician performs duties to set up and cycle a variety of Plastic Injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment. They make process adjustments to ensure proper function and quality of parts.

Set-Up and Process Jobs

• Follow all Molding Work Instructions (MWI) Including; prints, specifications, and shop orders
• Installation and removal of molds in the injection molding machine
• Setup and Process jobs to Master Cycle
• Set up and adjust auxiliary equipment, and robots to achieve proper assembly, product containment, and product packaging
• Make machine adjustments, including heat, injection pressure, and cycle times for wide range of plastic engineering materials to ensure proper quality and function of parts
• Troubleshoot molding problems
• Solve process problems such as flash, short shots, quality of parts
• Document all in process changes using the work center log within Delmiaworks (IQMS) ERP System
• Enter Master Cycle back into Quick Inspect
• Change over jobs, enter rejects/downtime, verify BOMs
• Ensure part/material containment measures are implemented
• Use personal computer, dial/digital calipers, gauges, hand tools, hand/power lift trucks, and overhead cranes
• Inform Tooling Management of any problematic tools or damage through the Tool Work Order System
• Inform Maintenance of any press issues through Maintenance Request Order (MRO) System

Quality

• Responsible for part quality associated to their set up and processing parameters
• Visually check all product for quality defects every 2 Hours
• Communicate with Manufacturing personnel of any defects or concerns with product and document on Visual Log
• Ability to perform Function Checks and enter in Delmiaworks (IQMS) ERP System
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis of factors affecting overall product quality
• Identify Continuous Improvement ideas associated within daily duties and overall cell performance

Material Handling

• Occasionally empty grinders and fill presses with material per Molding Work Instructions (MWI)
• Occasionally Clean Loaders, Dryers, Grinders and Stage Material as needed

Packaging & Sorting

• Occasionally fan sort product for quality defects
• Occasionally package and label parts per Molding Work Instructions (MWI)
• Occasionally document all box overages and enter them in Delmiaworks (IQMS) ERP System
• Occasionally make date codes and product labels

Cleanliness

• Keep Work Area Clean per Company Housekeeping Standards
• 5S

Safety

• Understand Basic Safety Procedures
• Other Tasks and Duties as Assigned

Qualifications/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Good communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to interpret and analyze data in decision making
• Ability to lift 55 lbs.
• Ability to operate forklift
• 2 - 5 years Injection Molding Experience
• Delmiaworks (IQMS) ERP System Experience

Performance Standards/Critical Competencies

• Accurately follow work instructions & specifications
• Timely issue resolution
• Consistently meets part quality standards
• Timely part production
• Sound Judgement
• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills
• Analyze Issues
• Customer Focus