SUMMARY: To maintain clean, changeover, modify and improve new and existing molds and consult with Tooling Engineers on all improvements and re-building of tools and tooling components.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Mold changeovers
• Fabricate mold components
• Troubleshoot mold tooling and processing APO’s
• Introduction of new tooling and setup procedures into the system
• On-going tooling education through exposure to new sophisticated and technologically advanced tooling
• Interfacing with Planning to accomplish best changeover sequence
• Ability to foresee probable tooling APO’s through prior experience
• Maintain safe, neat orderly working environment
• Interface with MQS to attain quality parts
• Interface with Engineering to maintain proper communication
• Interface with Mold Processing Techs and Mold Op’s
• Train new mold techs
• Manages in order to ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory/legal requirements
• Build Quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements
• May perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to actively communicate with Production Coordinator and/or Production Supervisor. Individual needs to be proactive and able to work in a fast paced environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School or GED Level of Degree in the general education field of study preferred
• 2 years of demonstrated experience in working with injection molding machinery

CERTIFICATE, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Education documentation is required. Any other licenses or registrations to Professional Societies are to be provided by the candidate at his/her discretion.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to define and analyze problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions is required
• Must be able to work alone with minimal supervision or direction
• Ability to seek guidance with superior when necessary.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Ability to read, write and compute basic math
• Basic machine shop skills acquired by on-the-job training or programmed training
• Basic knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic principals
• Ability to take direction
• Self-motivated, flexible and cooperative
• Excellent hand and eye coordination
• Demonstrated decision making skills and effective problem solving abilities
• Knowledge of correct machine set-up and operation to meet quality and efficiency standards
• Ability to read and interpret a variety of customized blue prints
• Proficient in the following computer software applications: Microsoft Office
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to effectively communicate both internally and externally
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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.

• Work safely and follow all OSHA regulations and company safety policies and procedures.
• For all on-the-job injuries or accidents, must notify manager/supervisor immediately.
• Exposure to Manufacturing Clean Room environment
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 35lbs
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs
• Ability to regularly stand and walk to perform production tasks. Required to perform repetitive movement while demonstrating proficient hand and eye coordination, hand dexterity and good vision.
• Continual attention to the accuracy of documentation

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet.
• Noise level in the production work environment is loud.
• Working environment is dynamic and as a result can be stressful for some people.