Mold Technician - S4 (8:00 PM - 6:30 AM; Monday - Thursday)

Vital Plastics, Inc.; Town of Baldwin (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Plastics, Inc. is seeking a Molding Technician in Town of Baldwin, Wisconsin. This position involves setting up and cycling plastic injection molding machines, ensuring part quality, and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and preferably 2-5 years of injection molding experience. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential. The role requires the ability to lift 55 lbs and operate a forklift.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 55 lbs.
• 2 - 5 years Injection Molding Experience.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data in decision making.

Responsibilities

• Set up and cycle a variety of Plastic Injection molding machines.
• Troubleshoot molding problems.
• Ensure part quality according to set parameters.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the work area.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving skills

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Delmiaworks (IQMS) ERP System

Forklift

Job description

Description

Shift

S4 (8:00 PM - 6:30 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 an 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

• Required
• 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
• Desired
• 2 - 5 years Injection Molding Experience
• Delmiaworks (IQMS) ERP System Experience

Performance Standards/Critical Competencies

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