Setup Tech - Injection Molding

Flambeau, Inc.; Baraboo (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

STD

LTD

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Onsite clinic

Job summary

Flambeau, Inc. in Baraboo, WI is seeking an entry-level maintenance technician to support direct manufacturing activities, focusing on mold and fixture setup, basic hydraulics, electrical needs, and plastics knowledge.

You will set molds, fixtures, start mold machines, welders, and assist with secondary equipment while maintaining records. You will learn and apply QS 9000 and TS 16949 standards as they relate to IMOD processes and production activities, requiring strong mechanical skills and

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED; two-year degree in Industrial Maintenance preferred or five years experience.
• Pass required company skill level testing.
• Use of basic math and measuring instruments; interpret drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Learn blow molding/injection process; operate robot and automation equipment.
• Must be mechanically inclined; work with electronics and hydraulics.
• Follow written and verbal instructions; collaborate with team.

Responsibilities

• Set up molds and secondary fixtures; start mold machines, welders, and secondary fixtures.
• Operate robots and CNC auxiliary equipment; input job data into presses.
• Store and document molds and fixtures; maintain records; perform minor preventative maintenance.
• Learn hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical controls relevant to the IMOD process.
• Adhere to QS 9000 and TS 16949 standards in production activities.

Skills

Mold setup and operation

Hydraulics

Electrical troubleshooting

Machining knowledge

Mechanical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two-year degree in Industrial Maintenance

Tools

Forklift license

Robot/CNC equipment familiarity

QS 9000/TS 16949 knowledge

Job description

Brief Description

The purpose is to provide support to direct manufacturing activities and ensure that parts are being manufactured and packaged to meet customers’ expectations within the standards met for each job. This is a basic learning level of mold and fixture settings. The individual must learn basic hydraulic, electrical, and water needs on molds and basic plastics knowledge. The individual will be setting molds, secondary fixtures, starting mold machines, welders and secondary fixtures. The set-up will also store and retrieve molds and fixtures, maintain records and perform minor mold/fixture preventative maintenance.

• Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude with co-workers, employer, customers, and suppliers.
• Uphold a strong desire to learn new and changing technologies.
• Must provide your own tools and storage cabinet within six months of commencement of this position.
• Must learn and properly use all aspects of the company LOTO program for an authorized employee.
• Must obtain a Flambeau Plastics’ issued forklift license, internal training program provided
• Must learn all proper and safe practices for mold installation and set-ups.
• Assist in the setup of operation and secondary equipment. This includes and is not limited to robot/cnc auxiliary equipment.
• Must learn the essentials of machine control systems and be able to input existing job logs into required presses.
• Must understand and be competent in all aspects of QS 9000 and TS 16949 as it relates to the IMOD process and production activities.
• Must possess a high level of mechanical skills.
• Requires the ability to continue learning and comprehending hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems and controls.
• Store and document molds and fixtures via green/red standard operating procedures.

Brief Description

The purpose is to provide support to direct manufacturing activities and ensure that parts are being manufactured and packaged to meet customers’ expectations within the standards met for each job. This is a basic learning level of mold and fixture settings. The individual must learn basic hydraulic, electrical, and water needs on molds and basic plastics knowledge. The individual will be setting molds, secondary fixtures, starting mold machines, welders and secondary fixtures. The set-up will also store and retrieve molds and fixtures, maintain records and perform minor mold/fixture preventative maintenance.

• Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude with co-workers, employer, customers, and suppliers.
• Uphold a strong desire to learn new and changing technologies.
• Must provide your own tools and storage cabinet within six months of commencement of this position.
• Must learn and properly use all aspects of the company LOTO program for an authorized employee.
• Must obtain a Flambeau Plastics’ issued forklift license, internal training program provided
• Must learn all proper and safe practices for mold installation and set-ups.
• Assist in the setup of operation and secondary equipment. This includes and is not limited to robot/cnc auxiliary equipment.
• Must learn the essentials of machine control systems and be able to input existing job logs into required presses.
• Must understand and be competent in all aspects of QS 9000 and TS 16949 as it relates to the IMOD process and production activities.
• Must possess a high level of mechanical skills.
• Requires the ability to continue learning and comprehending hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems and controls.
• Store and document molds and fixtures via green/red standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• High School Education and/or GED preferred and/or combination of experience, training, and education. Would prefer a two year degree in Industrial Maintenance or five years of experience in Industrial Maintenance.
• Pass required company skill level testing.
• Use of addition, subtraction, multiplication and the division of numbers including decimals and fractions; simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams, computer scanning devices, use of adjustable measuring instruments; checking of reports, forms, records and comparable data; where interpretation is required involving basic knowledge.
• Use of multiplication division percentages, X-bar and R charts, let down ratios and basic computer skills.
• Ability to learn blow molding/injection process, secondary and robot equipment.
• Must be mechanically inclined. Work with electronics and hydraulics.
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to get along with fellow associates, supervisors, and management.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and dexterity to perform all required task.
• Quality and quantity performance standards under normal supervision should be attained from one to three years.

Physical Demands

• Standing and walking for long periods at a time.
• Perform tasks such as reaching, feeling, handling, grasping, twisting and turning.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling 100 lbs., but must exercise good judgment on selecting the proper equipment to assist in heavy moves.
• Ability to distinguish colors and shading.
• Vision must be clear, with near vision at 12 inches or more and far vision at 20 ft. or more. If the associate requires corrective vision lenses, they must have and use them to be able to perform the part quality inspections.
• Good communication skills with the ability to speak and hear others clearly.

Summary

Flambeau offers a competitive wage plus medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, 401(k) with company match, life, free access to our onsite clinic, and more!

All offers of employment by Flambeau are contingent on completion of a drug test within 2 business days of your offer acceptance and a background check with results in compliance with company policy.

Flambeau, Inc. is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability Employer and Drug Free Workplace.

Upon hire, Flambeau uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility for roles based in the United States.