Technician, Process

RXinsider LTD.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

RXinsider LTD. is seeking a Mold Operator to maintain maximum output and highest quality with minimal supervision. The role involves setting up molds, operating molding presses, performing mold changes, and monitoring production quality in a regulated environment.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or equivalent and 1–2 years of related experience. Familiarity with MS Office and the ability to read safety and maintenance documents is preferred. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School or Equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of work experience preferred.
• Associates degree or working toward degree in technical discipline is a plus.
• Experience in medical device industry or regulated environment is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare molds and molding machines for production, including set-up, clean-up, start-up, and defect review.
• Perform or assist with molding press line clearance and mold changes on presses.
• Complete process monitoring paperwork as required.
• Drive safe and efficient operation by coordinating materials and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and adjust processes to stay within control parameters.
• Use MS Office to complete daily tasks.
• Collaborate with engineering to optimize setup times and scrap reduction.
• Initiate Tooling Repair Requests when repairs are needed.
• Operate overhead crane as required.

Skills

Mold operation

Microsoft Office

Multi-tasking

Overtime readiness

Reading safety docs

Education

High School or Equivalent

Associates degree (or in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

In this role, you will act with minimum supervision to ensure that the molding processes are operating at maximum output while maintaining highest quality.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare molds / molding machines for production operation including but not limited to set-up, clean-up, start-up and review parts for defects.
• Perform or assist with molding press line clearance.
• Complete process monitoring paperwork as required.
• Perform and or assist with mold changes on all types of molding presses.
• Perform installation, removal, delivery, retrieval, transport or molds and other associated machinery and equipment; assuring that adequate materials and equipment are at the required location in order to perform this work in the safest, most effective and most efficient manner possible.
• Troubleshoot, problem solve, relieve operators, apply solution as required or requested and ensure processes are running within the predetermined control parameters. This will include making adjustments within allowable limits and/or evaluating materials to assure acceptable products.
• Use Microsoft office applications to complete daily tasks.
• Work with engineering to determine and optimize various task such as: length of time between mold cleaning, mold changeovers, part to part production times, scrap reduction projects, etc.
• Initiate & write Tooling Repair Request when pins, bushings, mold, or mold cavity need to be repaired.
• Assist Engineering and maintenance as requested.
• Operate overhead crane.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School or Equivalent

Work Experience

• 1-2 years

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Associates degree or working toward degree in technical discipline.
• 5 years related experience and/or training; or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Experience in medical device industry or other regulated industry.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to work with various computer software programs.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.

Travel Requirements

• None .

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work assigned shift(s) with overtime as required to complete assignments if necessary.
• Sitting and/or standing for extended periods may occur as well as getting to and from offices and building sites.
• If specifically necessitated by customer requirements, must be able to see with or without corrective lenses and distinguish color differences for product and safety issues.
• Hearing ability should be sufficient to hear and react to audible alarms from distances up to 150 feet.
• The ability to be able to lift and carry various items up to 50 pounds for manufacturing positions or 30 pounds for administrative positions is required in a fast paced team environment.

Shift

Shift 4