Molding Set-Up Technician

Deringer-Ney Inc.; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Deringer-Ney Inc. is seeking a Molding Set-Up Technician to support molding machines and auxiliary equipment. Responsibilities include setup, operation, adjustment, and troubleshooting to meet quality standards. The role requires reading blueprints, using precision measuring tools, and maintaining data and parts inspection records.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing experience, understands SPC, and can work in a team environment while following safety and housekeeping practices.

Qualifications

• High school education and experience in manufacturing environment.
• Experience using measuring and magnification equipment.
• Good communication skills and teamwork.
• Understanding of Geometric Tolerance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up molding machines and purge per setup instructions.
• Operate and adjust machines to meet specs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical/process issues and adjust as needed.
• Read blueprints and inspect parts for conformance.
• Maintain data collection and lot control within the shift.

Skills

Molding machines

Precision tools

SPC understanding

Blueprint reading

Mold and equipment

Plastic processing

Education

High school education

Tools

Optical comparator

Micrometer

Caliper

Drop indicator

Job description

Title

Molding Set-Up Technician

Job Summary

A mold machine set-up technician is responsible for set-up operation and adjustment of molding machines, and auxiliary equipment. Carries out and assigns tasks based on department priorities and schedules.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Machine operation

• Able to set up molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Able to operate and purge machines per setup instructions.
• Able to troubleshoot and adjust process as necessary.

Part quality

• Understands Deringer-Ney workmanship standards.
• Able to read blueprints.
• Able to use all measuring equipment.
• Visually inspects parts using magnification.
• Maintains data collection files as required.
• Understands all packaging requirements.

Additional Responsibilities

• Properly inputs labor for data collection.
• Maintains lot control as required.
• Uses all safety equipment as required.
• Uses good housekeeping practices as required.
• Maintains good teamwork attitude.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and or process problems as required.
• Maintain plastic level in all machines.
• Purge machines as required.
• Provide guidance for the operators.
• Assist in material handling duties as required.
• Perform Basic PC and record keeping as required.
• Maintain and organize plastics warehouse
• Assist in inventory duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Familiar with operation of molding machines.
• Use of precision measuring tools (optical comparator, micrometer, caliper, drop indicator)
• Basic understanding of SPC.
• Blueprint reading.
• Understanding of molding machine operation.
• Understanding of molds and auxiliary equipment.
• Understanding of plastic processing.

Experience & Education Requirements

• High school education
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using measuring and magnification equipment.
• Experience in working in a team atmosphere
• Blueprint reading.
• Understanding of Geometric Tolerance, a plus.
• Good communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of customer requirements as they pertain to surface and dimensional differences.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds and stand 95% of shift.