Setup Technician

Setup Technician Lenoir, NC Onsite, Permanent/Direct Hire, Full Benefits $30-35/hour, 2nd Shift 3pm-11pm This position encompasses the range of activity necessary to strengthen our position as a leader in the field of injection molding. In order to attain efficient performance, the incumbent must be capable of performing the functions related to the proper setup of all existing molds, machines, cycles, and other equipment and materials including automation, as well as understanding of the theory of Injection Molding and the chemistry of plastics. The incumbent should constantly demonstrate the ability to provide long-term engineering solutions to problems, as well as timesaving or cost reducing concepts through the use of statistics or other tools. The incumbent must be familiar with electrical and hydraulic systems, able to read blueprints, troubleshoot and correct failures, assist maintenance and engineers, and direct or assist with major and minor maintenance of machinery and auxiliary equipment. Responsibilities Provide the efficient, safe utilization of molding machines, auxiliaries, robots, and the operators workstation. Instruct and familiarize other employees with the setup and safe overall operation of all molding equipment and tooling. Work closely with engineering and management in the development and testing of new molds, materials, machinery, and other equipment. Maintain detailed documentation of all setups and malfunctions, thus providing opportunities for improvement for the respective systems. Diagnose and correct molding problems and machinery malfunctions. Assist in maintaining good housekeeping practices through the department Provide direction for Technical and Production Setup after they have exhausted their efforts. Recommend and analyze statistical improvements to tooling and equipment, initiating SPC during product development. Participate and/or lead in activities such as new product development meetings, tool or equipment review meetings, statistical process projects, and manpower development and selection teams. Will be an innovative individual who readily understands ideas and concepts and has demonstrated the ability to contribute to along-term engineering solutions to problems as well as time saving or cost reducing concepts. Responsible for developing and providing direction for lower level personnel, sampling new tooling, equipment and materials and via the use of statistical process control - identifying root cause of the problem and instituting permanent corrections. Will possess and demonstrate the highest quality skills as a technician and leader, able to work effectively with a cross section of people in the organization working under minimal and multiple supervision, supervising subordinates, dealing with engineers, maintenance, customers, suppliers, and other managers or employees.