Process Technician / Mold Set Up - Plastic Injection Molding

Job Responsibilities

• Perform mold, set up and color changes in accordance with established procedures including but not limited to: 
  • Ensure molds have properly routed water
  • Ensure all process monitors are on and tolerances are set correctly
  • Prepares first and last piece shots for quality control
  • Follow guidelines for core changes
  • Handles auxiliary equipment and materials as needed
• Follow 5s program daily to ensure proper machine, tool and facility cleanliness and organization
• Troubleshoot process issues using lean methodologies and document process changes
• Communicate production opportunities to Plant Manager and strive to improve productivity, quality, and safety
• Collaborate with Quality personnel and perform testing of product as needed
• Generate work requests for machine and tooling repair and assist with machine and facility maintenance as needed to ensure optimal output
• Adhere to all company quality policies and procedures
• Other duties assigned by Supervisor

Benefits

• 401K
• Health Insurance (67% paid by Lakone)
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Competitive Salary
• Very Low turn-over & Stable work environment
• An air conditioned production floor

Job Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of plastic materials and how they process
• Basic understanding of hydraulics and electrical current
• Basic Mechanical skills
• Must have successfully completed Lakone Company's forklift training class
• Ability to work towards goals
• Knowledge of plastic processing
• Knowledge of robot programs
• Knowledge of quality control processes and SPC
• Knowledge of material moving/hoisting equipment
• Basic industrial maintenance knowledge
• Understand key performance indicators
• Knowledge of 5S
• Ability to stand for 10 hours
• Knowledge of Automation and ERP is a plus

Experience

• Manufacturing: 5 years (Preferred)
• Plastics injection molding: 5 years (Preferred)
• Troubleshooting: 3 years (Preferred)

Shift Availability:

• 2nd shift