Essential Functions
Setup, start-up, troubleshoots, and monitors injection molding machines and related equipment to ensure production
Measure and visually inspect products for surface and dimension defects
Make machine adjustments, injection pressure, and cycle times for wide range of plastic materials to ensure proper quality and function of parts
Ensure part/material containment measures are implemented
Troubleshoot molding problems
Notify maintenance of any issues with any equipment; mold repair department and supervisor of any mold issues
Watch production monitoring software for machines stopping, cycles not to standards, color changes and mold changes
Conduct Root Cause Analysis of factors affecting overall product quality
Enter all scrap into the production monitoring system; weigh and document all purging before disposing
Communicate part quality issues, process issues, safety issues and resolutions to next shift
Occasionally responsible for leading department in the absence of the shift supervisor
Run scrap, down time reports, from monitoring system and communicate large scrap numbers and major downtime codes
Use personal computer, dial/digital calipers, gauges, and hand tools
Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition
Competencies and Abilities
Communicate effectively,
Results Driven
Required Education and Experience
High School or equivalent. Technical education/background
3-5 years’ Injection Technician experience
Team player who demonstrates the ability to relate to employees at all levels of the organization
Experience with robotics systems with ability to set-up, troubleshoot and start-up injection molding equipment
Familiarity with various types of plastic material and knowledge of Milacron injection molding equipment ranging up to 1000 ton capacity is also required
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Work Environment
Office environment is a controlled atmosphere building, as well as a manufacturing environment exposed to dust, odors, and noise.
