Setup Technician 2nd Shift

Cannonball Recruiting LLC; New Freedom (York County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Set-Up Technician to configure and set up injection molding machines. This role requires expertise in machine set-up, a strong background in plastic molding, and an emphasis on safety and efficiency. Benefits include health insurance, PTO, 401k, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Benefits

Health / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance options

401k

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Flexible Spending Account

9 Paid Holidays

PTO = up to 96 hours the first year

Wellness Plans

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with machine set-up; experience in plastic molding preferred.
• Ability to pass a mechanical reasoning test.

Responsibilities

• Configure molds in injection molding machines.
• Minimize downtime for setups and maximize throughput.
• Ensure a safe working environment.

Skills

Machine set-up

Intermediate computer knowledge

Forklift operation

Job description

Set-Up Technician

Pay:$20/hr. or more depending on experience

Shift:2nd

Description:

• The Set-Up Technician configures, sets, plumbs, and removes molds in injection molding machines. Sets-up related equipment in accordance with established procedures.

Requirements:

• 5 years of experience with machine set-up; experience in plastic molding is preferred
• Supervisory/Lead experience is beneficial
• Experience with injection molding process or able to pass a mechanical reasoning test
• Intermediate computer working knowledge
• Forklift experience is preferred
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, kneel, and lift up to 45 lbs

Key Responsibilities:

• Minimizes downtime for setups
• MCT injection molded products
  

Duties:

• Start and stop production of work orders according to production schedule and established procedures by:
• completing line clearance from previous job
• setting molds and related process equipment
• setting up conveyors, fixtures, and general work cell to optimal specifications
• setting up secondary and assembly operations

• Maximize Throughput by:
• anticipating and planning for efficient job changeovers
• Continually developing and improving methods used for job changeover such as pre-heat, quick-change, and manifold techniques.
• monitoring equipment condition and reporting any immediate maintenance needs
• advising scheduler of any scheduling conflicts

• Stage molds and required equipment for next shift

• Assist in routine maintenance of support equipment by:
• Completing simple, routine maintenance tasks including cleaning mold parting line surface and greasing guide pins if need
• completing an electronic Work Order for any inoperative equipment

• Maintains a safe working environment by:
• performing set-ups with high consideration given to worker safety
• following and enforcing safety rules and regulations.

• Cleaning press area after setting molds (I.E. rags, oil pads, tools, hoses, clamps and bolts)

• Promotes continuous improvement and overall quality by:
• engineering and documenting optimal, balanced downstream operations
• Configuring the operator's work cell to establish standard configurations

Authorities/Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Authorized to stop and start production as required
• Basic supervisory responsibilities

Benefits:

• Health / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance options
• 401k
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 9 Paid Holidays
• PTO = up to 96 hours the first year
• Wellness Plans
• All benefits available after probationary period