Tech II, Molding Process

At Sunstar Americas, Inc., we firmly believe that our people are the foundation of our success. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and agile culture that ensures we deliver high-quality, innovative products to consumers and oral care professionals. Our team-oriented approach encourages creative thinking and nurtures a positive work environment and productive relationships. With dedication, hard work, and a shared vision, we can continue to make SAI a leader in our industry.

Position Summary:

Perform duties to set up, changeover and maintain molds.

Essential Job Functions:

Work from work orders, standard operating procedures and instructions: Review production run with previous shift to determine unusual conditions, equipment functioning and production levels. Monitor molding equipment and robotics to ensure quality standards met and production cycle time maintained. Troubleshoot production or quality problems such as excess flash, discoloration or short fills, make necessary adjustments to materials or equipment settings and notify Team Leader of situation.

Perform changeovers and set ups:

change die, set programming to control robotics and set speeds. Clean molds as needed. Communicate with machine and mold maintenance departments daily to keep repairs and preventive maintenance up-to-date. Fill out maintenance work orders to initiate necessary repairs. Complete required production and inspection reports. Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition. Perform hourly inspections of all production runs which include visual and dimensional inspections. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Complete RJG or equivalent training

Knowledge/Experience:

Over 7 and up to 10 years of mold technician experience is required. Experience with the hand tools is required.

Skills:

Proper set up of automated equipment programming. Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills Communication skills:

Written and Oral Abilities:

Ability to work in a team environment Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. Attention to Detail Listening Ability to make sound judgment decisions Diversified work. Perform duties to set up, changeover and maintain the injection molding operations. Exercise judgment to troubleshoot production and quality problems, within the limitations of standard methods and procedures.

What Makes Sunstar Special is:

A business focused on health and wellness of people around the world High Quality Products Beautiful state-of-the-art facility Diversity and Inclusion Corporate Social Responsibility Program and partnership with charitable organization Strong value placed on company culture Excellent, comprehensive insurance coverage that includes Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits. Opportunities for career growth and advancement Employee discount on Sunstar products 401K retirement plan with employer match (Pretax and Roth options) 401K profit sharing contribution based on company performance. Paid holidays and generous paid time off. Pet, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance Plans Competitive bonus On-site café On Site Fitness Center Corporate Perks Discount Program (Auto, Retail, Electronics, Entertainment, Computers, Personal Vacations, Cell Phones, Movie Tickets, Eating Out and Much More) Holiday Lunches Beautifully maintained walking trails Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year. Recognition and Rewards Programs Anniversary, Birthday and New Hire Announcements The employer is subject to certain governmental record keeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, the employer invites employees to voluntarily self-identify their gender, and race or ethnicity. Completion of this data is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment or terms or conditions of employment. Information collected will be used for EEO-1 reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other personnel records, only accessed by Authorized Users. Information collected will be kept confidential and will only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government. When reported, data will not identify any specific individual. The pay range for this position Process Tech II is $28.70 - $40.26 plus applicable shift differential. However, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a bonus depending on company performance.