Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Removes and installs plastic injection molding molds. Set up machines for continuous production by positioning and aligning mold, connecting water, hydraulics, and air feeds as required. Adjust machine control settings to prescribed setup for the part. Shut down molding machines by performing proper lockout procedures, purging material, removing die from machine, etc. Set up and operate machine shop equipment, including milling, lathes and surface grinders. Complete required documentation such as tool change reports and production logs accurately and in a timely manner. Work toward continuous improvement of all mold change and machine set up procedures. Performs preventative maintenance and repairs plastic injection molding molds. Various other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements:

Be able to work safety with all hand power tools/machine shop equipment. Be able to operate cranes. Follow all company safety and other policies. High school graduate or equivalent. 2 years related trade school training; or equivalent of education and experience in similar environment (Plastic Injection Molding). Ability to accurately read blueprints, product specifications and charts. Possess good trouble-shooting skills. Must be able to read, write and speak English. Ability to operate a Forklift in a safe manner, or ability and willingness to learn. Ability to perform work in a mature and professional manner, demonstrate personal responsibility, and perform all assigned duties