Full-Time
Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States Description Performs quality assurance checks by observing continuous operation of automatic injection molding machines to ensure that products meet specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
Measures and visually inspects products for surface and dimension defects in order to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
Retrieves reference process when setting up job.
Sets up, operates, processes acceptable quality first piece parts and tend plastic injection molding machines to mold plastic parts and products.
Checks process of machines to regulate pressure, temperature, and speed and feed rates, and to set cycle times.
Installs molds into machines or presses according to MXL production schedule work order specifications. Reads QWI for any special items needed.
Cleans grease and fingerprints from machine after every mold change.
Mixes and measures compounds, or weighs premixed compounds; then loads them into machine hoppers.
Verifies machine process and records temperatures, pressures, and press-cycle times keeping record of process on process sheets.
Reads specifications, blueprints and work orders to determine setups, temperatures, and time settings required to mold plastic materials, as well as to plan production sequences.
Preserves then removes molds from machines after production runs are finished and places in noted location.
Inventories and records quantities of materials and finished products; requisitions additional supplies as necessary.
Operates hoists to position molds.
Cleans inner surfaces of molds following standard procedures.
Obtains and moves specified molds to work stations, manually, with lift truck or using hoists, sets and secures mold to machines, using various hand tools.
Performs preventive maintenance work on injection machines, molds and auxiliary equipment.
Maintains inventories of materials.
Is able to startup and shutdown presses and plant.
Learns numerous grades and colors of plastic materials.
Removes and weighs scrap gaylords when full.
Assists with relieving breaks for production technician if needed.
Maintains a clean and orderly work area, including but not limited to: mold rooms, resin room, warehouse resin and supply storage.
Communicates with co-workers, management, customers, vendors and others in a courteous, respectful and professional manner.
Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
Conforms to all safety rules and uses all appropriate safety equipment Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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