Molding Technician (Injection Molding Set-up Tech)

Silgan Dispensing Systems; Grandview (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

Silgan Dispensing Systems is seeking a Molding Technician in Missouri to manage output and efficiency in the molding area. You will pull/set injection molds and prep molds for changeovers, perform color/order changes, and ensure part containment. You will also train teammates and help maintain uptime and quality through inspections.

The role requires safe operation of molding equipment, crane use, and adherence to 5S standards in a fast-paced production setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a high degree of knowledge about molding machines, their operation, set up, care and maintenance to produce quality parts at production standards.
• Knowledge of various plastic materials and hydraulic, electrical and mechanical principles.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily PM checklists on assigned machines.
• Visually inspect molded parts to ensure quality standards.
• Assist in training team members in their area.
• Set up machines, heater boxes, robots, cooling systems, valve gate systems to achieve efficiency.
• Pull and set molds using overhead crane.
• Perform color/order changes daily as scheduled.
• Prepare molds for changeover in molding machines.
• Adhere to daily molding schedule for restarts, shutdowns, and changeovers.
• Set up auxiliary equipment for proper part containment before startup.
• Maintain/clean equipment used for production.
• Perform line clearances as required.
• Restart molding presses to maintain uptime.
• Operate forklifts as required.
• Maintain 5S and housekeeping in area.
• Move materials within area as needed.
• Follow safety regulations and LOTO guidelines.
• Fill out production reports and operate computer.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor/lead.

Skills

Molding machine operation

Mold setup & changeovers

Quality inspection

Team training

Overhead crane operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Overhead crane

Job description

SUMMARY

The Molding Technician is responsible for the output and efficiency in their assigned area. They will pull/set injection molds and get molds ready for changeovers in injection molding machines for startup by process technicians. This position will perform color and order changes along with associated line clearance activities. The Technician will also set up machine auxiliary equipment to ensure proper part containment during production runs. A successful Molding Technician will also be required to plan and perform a sequence of operations while assisting with making decisions involving the running or stopping of molds and or machines. The position also plays a key part in ensuring molded part quality by completing basic visual inspections of parts as they are produced.

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL

All employees are expected to act in a safe manner at all times and ensure that those around them do not put themselves or others at risk. Everyone is personally accountable for his/her own safety as well as their co-workers. Safety and health is a shared responsibility of everyone in the organization and a condition of employment. We value and expect engagement out of all employees. Co-workers share the responsibility for doing the right thing for the environment and carrying out the stewardship principles addressed in our HH&B Environmental Policy. We will provide the resources necessary to implement this policy, and management will conduct periodic reviews to ensure its ongoing effectiveness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete daily PM checklists on assigned machines.
• Visually inspect and look at molded parts within assigned area to ensure quality standards are being met
• Work with and help train members of the team assigned to their respective area
• Set-up machines, heater boxes, robots, cooling systems, valve gate systems to achieve standard operating efficiency.
• Pull and set molds as instructed using overhead crane.
• Perform all color/order changes daily as scheduled
• Prepare molds for changeover in injection molding machines.
• Adhere to daily molding schedule regarding restarts, shutdowns and change overs.
• Set up all auxiliary equipment to ensure effective part containment prior to start up
• Maintain/Clean auxiliary equipment being used for production machines
• Perform proper line clearances as required
• Perform simple machine maintenance and processing changes.
• Assist with maintaining machine uptime by restarting molding presses as directed
• Operate forklifts as required.
• Maintain 5s standards and housekeeping within assigned area
• Help with the scanning and moving of materials being produced in area
• Follow all safety regulations and LOTO guidelines to ensure compliance.
• Must be able to fill out production reports, records and operate computer
• Complete other duties assigned by supervisor/lead
• Must follow all work rules and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma and or equivalent
• Must have a high degree of knowledge about molding machines, their operation, set up, care and maintenance to be able to set up molds and related equipment in order to produce quality parts at production standards.
• Must have some knowledge of various plastic materials as well as hydraulic, electrical and mechanical understanding.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percentage.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and sit, bend, stoop, twist, kneel, squat, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 58 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock.
• The employee is frequently exposed to vibration.
• The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis. Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status. Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

Silgan Dispensing creates dispensing solutions for some of the world's most iconic brands-from triggers and pumps to sprayers and closures.

When you join our team, you become part of a global community where your unique perspectives help shape our future. You'll have the opportunity to be hands-on, get directly involved in meaningful work, and make a tangible impact from day one.