Set Up Technician - 1st & 2nd shift

TASUS; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TASUS in Bloomington, IN, seeks a manufacturing operator to improve efficiency in blow molding, extrusion and injection molding. You will operate and set up tools safely and start mold presses efficiently.

The role requires following written methods, handling routine to semi-routine tasks, and communicating deviations for supervisor review. A high school diploma and strong mechanical aptitude are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow written methods and sequence of operations for machine operation and auxiliary equipment.
• Work on routine to semi-routine tasks and identify deviations from accepted practice.
• Receive general instructions and obtain approvals from Supervisor or Production Manager for changes.
• Initiate actions to prevent non-conformities and document problems with product and process.
• Troubleshoot problems on jobs and maintain setup tools and supplies.
• Assist in training production support personnel and follow Mold Tag System guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job purpose

• This position is responsible for improving efficiency and quality within the manufacturing department. It is also responsible for operating and set-up of tools within the Blow molding, Extrusion and Injection molding department as required in a safe manner in order to prevent equipment and tool damage. Starting mold presses up safely & efficiently.

Duties and responsibilities

• Follow the written methods and sequence of operations in performing various machine operation, auxiliary equipment or assembly tasks.
• Work on assignments that are routine to semi-routine in nature where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required
• Receive general instructions on routine work and detailed instruction on new assignments. All changes or departures from instructions require approval from Supervisor or Production Manager.
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of non-conformities relating to product and process; to identify and record any problems relating to the product and process; and to initiate, recommend or provide solution through designated channels.
• Trouble shoots problem jobs.
• Maintain all set up tools and supplies.
• Assists in training production support people.
• Understands and follows the Mold Tag System.
• Dispose purge in appropriate/designated containers.
• May operate auxiliary equipment or do assembler at the press
• Must comply with the Operators Quality Standard sheet or quality guidelines from floor inspectors for specific jobs.
• Will adhere to all guidelines pertaining to the TASUS Quality and Environmental Management Systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong mechanical and aptitude skills

Working conditions

• Manufacturing environment

Physical requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, use of hands, climb, bend, crawl, etc.
• Frequently lift/move up to 25lbs, and occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs.