Molding Technician

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other business-related duties may be assigned. Follows all ISO 9001/ ISO 13485 Procedures and Work Instructions in the performance of these duties. Setup molds for upcoming production runs. Clean and maintain molds as directed by process engineer. Begin production for approved product. Assist with material handling and regrind utilization. Document changes to molding process. Work with quality department to identify product non-conformity and correction. Perform weekly maintenance on injection molding machines. Assist with monthly and yearly maintenance of injection molding machines. Assist with keeping production floor clean and organized. Assist with re-grind of materials SKILLS NECESSARY Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Power Point Process knowledge – Molding, debinding, sintering, secondary. Control plans – Knowledge of how to use them, find gaging and instruct operators. Blue Print reading knowledge Organizational skills Leadership skills QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Minimum of high school diploma and five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as rates, percentages and sums. Ability to apply concepts of basic arithmetic and algebra. REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must hold a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate in the office area and loud in the manufacturing area. Appropriate PPE must be worn where required. ere required. SUMMARY Sets up, operates, and tears down injection molding machines to produce products from metal injection molding feedstock Responsible for maintenance of injection processes to meet standard cycle times and quality requirements. Ability to properly handle material, molded product and related inventory control. Must have experience and knowledge of proper operation of manufacturing and material handling equipment. Participates in developing and or revising production methods to incorporate Lean Manufacturing principles