Injection Mold Setter & Process Technician - 3rd Shift

As an Injection Mold Setter & Process Technician you will be responsible for setting up and operate plastic injection mold machines including tool changeovers for horizontal and vertical injection molding machines in a safe, effective, and compliant manner. Will be expected to maintain control of validated processes, identify issues, and communicate improvement opportunities. Position will have critical involvement in problem solving and continuous improvement activities including scheduling, scrap reduction efforts, and optimization of mold room management. Will be required to perform tool and machine maintenance, including cleaning and minor repairs.

Perform start-up, shut-down, process monitoring and troubleshooting per standard work on all plastic injection molded tools and related equipment; this includes cleaning and maintenance. Must verify correct set-up of molds, processes and auxiliary equipment before machine start up.
Verifies paperwork for jobs and completion of inspections at startup of job and in-process inspections;
Follows the company's medical manufacturing quality system per ISO 13485 and FDA guidelines to insure product quality meets or exceeds customer expectations.
Adheres to company safety policies as well as OSHA rules and regulations.
Must operate a forklift and an overhead crane on a regular basis.
Performs troubleshooting and basic mechanical repairs from process monitoring and part inspections to insure part conformity and quality.
Helps attain scheduling targets and communicates possible issues and deviations appropriately.
Monitors and focuses on scrap reduction.
Integrate mold room system with company's continuous improvement activities including ideas submissions, safety observations, 5S, adherence to standard work, and data tracking/charting.
Perform packing and inspection duties.
Performs other duties as assigned to meet the objectives of the facility.

Required:

GED or High School Diploma
Must have at least five years experience in injection molding or comparable environment.
Previous experience with strong mechanical aptitude, five years.

Other:

Communication: Ability to understand oral and written instruction in
English.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as work instructions and safety rules.
Effectively share information between all shifts with co-workers, internal customers, and support personnel.
Ability to deal with problems involving part and equipment variation while maintaining quality expectations.
Ability to record data and communicate electronically; demonstrates basic computer skills.
Basic counting and arithmetic skills required.
Competencies with hand tools as well as basic understanding of electricity and hydraulics required.
Able to maintain good attendance and is available for support on Saturdays and beyond normal working hours.
Ability to work well with people and demonstrate good leadership and approachability.

We Value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your heath, well-being, and financial future.

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

• Market Competitive Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added holidays
• Long/short Term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Maternity & Paternal Leave
• Additional add-ons benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and continues educations programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career