Mold Setter

JOB SUMMARY

The Mold Technician analyzes specifications, lays out stock, sets up and operates machines, troubleshoots plastics injection molding machines.

Safety:

• Lifting - proper and safe technique to maneuver and lift up to 100 pounds.


• Rigging - proper and safe techniques to maneuver odd shapes in narrow spaces.




• Forklift license maintained current, daily checklists performed, seatbelt worn, safety-minded operation.


• Behavior-based safety mind-set, planning job tasks to prevent on-the-job injuries, complying with safety policies and OSHA standards.

Quality:

• Understands how one's job contributes to the success of the entire organization.


• Woks in teams and independently to ensure quality products.


• Read and interpret set-up sheets and related technical data to determine tooling requirements, set-up procedures, control settings, and machine methods and sequences.

Communication:

• Operate walkie-talkie / radio to exchange information with supervisor, set-up, maintenance, floor person.


• Suggest improvements in work methods and procedures directly to supervisor.


• Communicates production progress information to the next shift.


• Inputs and updates data into production software using computer.


• Shares knowledge, offers training to newer entrants into the set-up / mold technician role.

Equipment Operation:

• Forklift use - Safely and effectively


• Rigging - Safely and effectively


• Injection Molding Machines - optimize efficiency, sustain production, change molds, operate manually as needed.

Tasks:

• Set machine controls, regulating molding temperature, volume of plastic, molding pressure and time, according to knowledge of plastics and molding procedures.


• Follow proper procedures for machine start up and shut down.


• Verify and/or change proper material and colorant used in hopper during mold and color changes.


• Enter data and commands into the injection molding machine computer for adjustments and set up.


• Monitor displays and machine operation to detect malfunctions.


• Troubleshoot work-related problems by following proven problem-solving methods.


• Make proper settings and adjustments of safety features on plastic molding machines


• Observe operation and regulate injection molding machines.


• Operate machinery manually to perform molding functions when machine malfunctions.


• Hook hydraulics to mold and perform basic repairs, such as replacement of lines by applying basic knowledge of hydraulics.


• Know proper procedure to follow in case of emergency, such as water or gas leak, and power failure.


• Perform basic machine maintenance, such as changing timers.
  

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, College credits / degree


• Previous experience in a similar role, working with injection molding machinery highly preferred.


• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret operating and maintenance instructions, procedure & manuals.


• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.