Setup Technician

Demgy Pacific; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 32,718 - 42,361; Full time

Job summary

Demgy Pacific is seeking a Setup Technician in Tacoma, WA, for a full-time role involving setup and teardown of injection molds, ensuring equipment is functioning properly. The position requires strong mechanical skills and effective communication, along with a commitment to safety and quality standards.

Applicants should possess a high school diploma, mechanical skills, and experience in a manufacturing environment. This role offers competitive hourly pay between $23.75 to $30.75 and requires lifting up to 50 pounds regularly.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Setup Technician in Injection Molding.
• Experience in manufacturing preferred, aerospace experience a plus.
• Ability to read and write English, perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Setup and teardown of injection molds from machines.
• Verify molds and ancillary equipment setup.
• Operate injection molding machines safely.
• Train other technicians and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Effective communication

Mechanical skills

Basic computer skills

Team oriented

Dependable

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Basic hand tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Tacoma, WA 98409
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $23.75 - $30.75 Hourly
Job Shift: Swing
Job Category: Manufacturing

Position Summary

Setup and teardown, including all ancillary equipment, of injection molds from the injection molding machines. Care and maintenance of injection molds between production runs.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand for 10 to 12 hours; walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk and hear. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include ability to see with 20/20 vision to assess cosmetic requirements, close vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.

Applicable Metrics

• Adhere to the Demgy Pacific attendance point system
• Adhere to the Demgy Pacific job variance to standard metric
• Adhere to the Demgy Pacific Safety protocols
• Labor reporting percentage (daily avg)
• Labor reported within BOM setup times, vs labor outside of setup times (should be a ratio)
• Setup completion % (measure of whether they miss anything and how often – Should be a percentage, measured by a periodic inspection check sheet)
• Damaged tooling/equipment on setup or teardown (number of instances)

Job Responsibilities

Setup Technician I

• Install tooling dies (molds) into injection
• Verify molds and ancillary equipment are safely setup and functioning properly
• Removal of ancillary equipment from work centers after production runs are complete
• Clean molds/equipment and store in a safe protected condition
• Use a variety of hand tools in an appropriate and safe manner
• Operate a pallet jack
• Record time spent on tasks
• Keep work areas clean and organized
• Operate (machines) while caring for equipment and tools
• Conduct resin handling, drying, and movement
• Material dryer operation and cleaning
• Mold heater setup and operation
• Verification and documentation of all mold/equipment setup processes
• Verification and documentation of all equipment parameters
• Operation of injection molding machine in “Setup Mode”
• Red tag broken or unsafe tools and equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Setup Technician II

• Operate Forklift
• Train Material Handler (Mold floor)
• Train Mold Setup (Level 1)
• Issue MRO work orders for damaged/malfunctioning equipment
• Installation and verification of position switches on all features of a tool
• Proper setup of vacuum verification on tooling
• Correctly install an additive feeder on an injection molding machine
• Effectively “Purge” an injection molding machine following the SOP’s provided
• At least 1.5 years at Demgy Pacific, or equivalent manufacturing scenario
• Perform simple, Core/Cavity, insert changes
• Train Mold Setup (Level 2)
• Operate Reach truck
• Other duties as assigned

Employee Responsibilities

• Uphold and comply with Demgy’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
• Follow safety policies
• Contribute to the success of the company’s environmental, health & safety program
• Maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers in all departments
• Maintain accurate documentation as required, following Demgy Pacific’s document and record control procedures as applicable to the position
• Ensure that housekeeping within the department is properly maintained.
• Follow Demgy 5S program (workstation organization/locations maintained)
• Follow policies outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor

Qualifications - JOB SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Effective communication:
  • Able to read and write English.
  • Able to keep accurate quality records.
  • Able to basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
• Mechanical skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Team oriented.
• Efficient and action driven.
• Motivated self-starter.
• Dependable: Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Minimum Education and Qualifications

• Successful completion or proven prior experience required as a Setup Technician in Injection Molding to qualify to move from Setup Technician I to Setup Technician II to Setup Technician III.
• Experience in manufacturing, preferred.
• Experience in Aerospace, preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent.