Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists in plant production and quality assurance while maintaining processes & maximizing machine performance, safety, and quality Efficient mold/machine set-ups Optimizing the use of automation Assist in mold changeovers and preventative maintenance, as required Conducts mold/machine/material testing, as required Maintains a safe work environment Provide ongoing technical support to plant operations to ensure safety, productivity, quality and delivery performance for the plant Support Plant EIPs (Earnings Improvement Program) Complete machine start-ups, as mold changes are completed, including submitting start-up parts to QC for inspection Adjust processes as required to maintain dimensions to specifications

Requirements:

Extensive knowledge of the molding process, molding equipment, molding materials and mold tooling Ability to react to situations in a timely manner and be flexible with people and operational assets Troubleshoot operating and related process equipment and recommend solutions. Must have good problem-solving and reasoning skills Evaluate design proposals and implementation Maintain process documentation. Compile and evaluate test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process and material specifications. Be able to read mold prints Be creative, organized self-starter that can work with little or no supervision Requires good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a cooperative environment. Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and good manufacturing practices. Good verbal and written communication skills. Must be a self-starter with the ability to work alone, or in a team environment with limited supervision Strong critical thinking skills Fluent in English, with the ability to read, write and communicate Must be able to work safely in a manufacturing environment