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Production Technician

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A Manufacturing or Production Technician works with manufacturing equipment and machinery. Performs set up and tests, monitors, adjusts and repairs machines used to produce products or other machines. Inspects equipment, troubleshoots problems with machines or designs.

$61,154 / year median in Wisconsin

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

Production Tech:
The Production Technician is responsible for mold set-ups, label and color changes, troubleshooting and process monitoring to produce plastic molded parts that meet customer specifications. Responsibility includes ensuring production and safety requirements are met and maintained.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Set Up and Teardown Perform mold changes, insert changes and assist with material changes as needed. Verify and change colorant per work order. Verify and change in-mold labels per work order. Ensure all safety devices are working on presses and auxiliary equipment while in operation. Set-up auxiliary equipment needed for the operation. Set-up workstations for optimum workflow. Complete Molding Start Up Shutdown Checklist (F-407) in a timely manner. Submit last shot and tool logbook with molds being returned as required. Report any issues with the tool that may require repair. Clean the machine and return all components no longer needed back to the proper storage location. Process Monitoring Review and record the process parameters for presses in operation. Identify and correct problems. Look for ways to improve process performance and increase efficiency. Trouble Shooting Make adjustments to the machine, auxiliary equipment and operating processes as needed to ensure parts are meeting production requirements. Document all process changes. Communicate with the Quality Assurance Inspector to verify parts are meeting tolerances and customer requirements. #INDSEEK