The Injection Molding position performs all tasks necessary to ensure customers receive quality parts in a timely manner.  Performs start-ups, material set-up, regular visual inspection, problem solving and ensures conformance with established acceptance criteria.

INJECTION MOLDING POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs injection molding tool set-up

• Performs start-ups as required.

• Provides information to team leader about possible issues with material such as low inventory or contamination.

• Cleans the hoppers and dryers on molding machines.

• Removes all previously run parts and material from the press.  (This includes cleaning any parts from the rails and oil catch trays on the press.)

• Reports concerns to Team Leader and provides follow up as requested

• Audits variations to mold set-ups (air flow, oil leaks, water leaks, hoses connected), process-actual to process sheet, and process alarms.

• Performs required in-process inspection of all production and maintains inspection documentation as identified in Company procedures. Reports defects found to the Team Leader and Quality Technician.


• Reports scrap generated on daily basis to team leader.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Will train the right person.

Must be able to train on 1st shift (7 AM - 3:30 PM) and then work either 2nd shift (3 PM - 11:30 PM) or 3rd shift (11 PM - 7:30 AM).

• High school diploma or equivalent / some college preferred.


• Minimum of one year of experience in injection molding with an understanding of molding parameters, materials, and process controls.