- Ensure all process equipment work areas are clean and free from safety hazards
- Ensure that all process equipment is operational and functioning properly at start of shift.
- Maintain all process equipment daily per startup and shutdown procedures, ODS, checklists and PMs as required
- Monitor product quality and process control parameters per operating instructions and control plans. Make adjustments and document as required.
- Complete Job Setup information daily at shift change, mold change startup, or startup after downtime.
- Make provisions to ensure that all PMs on the process equipment are completed in a timely manner.
- Waste handling of process waste as required. Ensure proper disposal of chemical waste material as per documented environmental waste management procedures.
- Coordinate team and assist during production line changes including tool changes, process parameter changes, and material change over.
- Assist Supervisor in daily production coordination as required
- Mentor team members in first level process troubleshooting per start-up/shutdown procedures, ODS, checklist, and PM's as required
- Facilitate communication between shift technicians regarding process improvements and troubleshooting activities
KEY MEASURES for this role: (Included but not limited to)
On-time start-ups, shift net/gross ratio for first rotation, PM completion rate documentation accuracy per internal/external audits, and tool change times
Skills:
- 3-5 Minimum Years of Experience completing mold changes.
- 1 -3 Minimum Years of Experience as plastic process technician.
- 3-5 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Systematic Molding Training.
- Master Molder 1 and 2 Training.
- 3 – 5 years minimum mold change experience.
- Experience with programming automation.
Education and/or Experience:
- High School Diploma with at least 2 year automotive related experience.
- A strong back ground in injection molding
- Mold set up and process issue resolution
- Knowledge of injection molding grade materials and their relation to the injection molding product and process. Process optimization both on the injection molding side as well as de-molding automation. Experience in tooling relative to process
