Set-up Technician – 3rd shift

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Complete set-up and changeovers of injection molding machines.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Experience and proficiency in the set-up and changeover of both hydraulic and electric injection molding machines of 25 to 400-ton press sizes, as well as all related secondary equipment (i.e., material pumps, chillers, and temperature control units).
• Installation Qualification responsibility to ensure press is set-up to requirements provided by Engineering and/or listed in the installation validation protocol.
• Responsible for material management – the scanning of material in/out of IQMS when pulled and then the return of material to inventory.
• Perform line clearance at the end of each production line.
• Perform color refill as needed on every press.
• Establish the production process using saved press programs and the standard listed on the traveler. Use forms and work instructions on the computer.
• Understand and use travelers, blueprints, engineering specifications, Standard Operator Procedures (SOP) as required to perform set-ups and correct problems following Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Meet turn around time goal for set-up.
• Understand and operate all press controls and operator interfaces.
• Place material and color at presses while following proper IQMS inventory transactions.
• Maintain accurate written records and use the IQMS system as required for documentation.
• Be knowledgeable of all the requirements involved in starting up and/or closing down the plant.
• Promote safety by abiding to all related policies and procedures.
• Participate in and lead training initiatives and 5S activities to improve personal and co-worker skill sets.
• Communication with prior and oncoming shifts to give work assignments and expectations to achieve production requirements and promote shift interaction and awareness.
• Communication with supervisors, manufacturing engineers, maintenance technicians, quality assurance personnel and press operators.
• Hold a valid Fork Truck license within 90 days of hire date.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by lead and/or supervisor.

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