Process Technician- Injection Mold

Evenflo Company, Inc.; Piqua (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Evenflo Company, Inc. in Ohio is seeking a mold operator to join our plastics production team. You will set up molding machines, perform color and material changes, monitor cycles, and ensure safe, efficient operation while maintaining quality standards.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and related experience; RJG training and robot experience are a plus. You will mentor operators, lead 5S, and coordinate with supervisors to minimize downtime and waste.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Three years related experience and/or training.
• RJG Training (Not Required but desired) Decouple Molding.
• Some Robot Experience preferred ( Whittman,Sepro and Yaskawa )

Responsibilities

• Observance of all safety and environmental procedures and ensure safe work practices within the department.
• Perform mold, color and material changes in a safe and timely manner.
• Possibly help Lead out when shorthanded with breaks, paperwork or drive lift if needed.
• Complete all required paperwork
• Lead 5S efforts, stress good housekeeping and safe work practices.
• Foster creativity, innovation and communications within the production team.
• Be a mentor to promotable employees.
• Troubleshoot and assist in resolving processing problems with injection molding.
• Set-up and start-up Molding Machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Relay pertinent product and quality-related information to Operators, Inspectors, Supervisors and peers – written and verbal
• Perform first shot inspections and confirm job is ready for production.

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observance of all safety and environmental procedures and ensure safe work practices within the department.
• Perform mold, color and material changes in a safe and timely manner.
• Possibly help Lead out when shorthanded with breaks, paperwork or drive lift if needed.
• Complete all required paperwork
• Lead 5S efforts, stress good housekeeping and safe work practices.
• Foster creativity, innovation and communications within the production team.
• Be a mentor to promotable employees.
• Troubleshoot and assist in resolving processing problems with injection molding.
• Set-up and start-up Molding Machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Relay pertinent product and quality-related information to Operators, Inspectors, Supervisors and peers – written and verbal
• Perform first shot inspections and confirm job is ready for production.
• Verifies and monitors machine cycles.
• Identifies waste in the process and minimizes downtime.
• Maintains clean working conditions in assigned areas and reports any safety hazards immediately.
• Must be able to operate a forklift (stand-up & sit-down) safely.
• Transportation of raw materials and finished goods to and from molding area as needed for production.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as required by supervision.
• Include answering Operator, machine, or equipment alarms as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observance of all safety and environmental procedures and ensure safe work practices within the department.
• Perform mold, color and material changes in a safe and timely manner.
• Possibly help Lead out when shorthanded with breaks, paperwork or drive lift if needed.
• Complete all required paperwork
• Lead 5S efforts, stress good housekeeping and safe work practices.
• Foster creativity, innovation and communications within the production team.
• Be a mentor to promotable employees.
• Troubleshoot and assist in resolving processing problems with injection molding.
• Set-up and start-up Molding Machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Relay pertinent product and quality-related information to Operators, Inspectors, Supervisors and peers – written and verbal
• Perform first shot inspections and confirm job is ready for production.
• Verifies and monitors machine cycles.
• Identifies waste in the process and minimizes downtime.
• Maintains clean working conditions in assigned areas and reports any safety hazards immediately.
• Must be able to operate a forklift (stand-up & sit-down) safely.
• Transportation of raw materials and finished goods to and from molding area as needed for production.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as required by supervision.
• Include answering Operator, machine, or equipment alarms as needed.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Observes all safety, environmental and quality system standards.
• 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 any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Educational Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.

Preferred Experience

• Three years related experience and/or training
• RJG Training (Not Required but desired) Decouple Molding
• Some Robot Experience preferred ( Whittman,Sepro and Yaskawa )

Skills Required

• Physical Requirements, Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physically able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, reach and move across uneven surfaces. Ability to stand most of the shift.
• Ability to recognize visual defects as defined by product specifications, knows what to do if recognized. Exercises discriminatory judgments, Strong oral and written communications skills. Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Must pass Evenflo’s forklift training and obtain License to operate forklift.
• Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the candidate will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.