Mold Process Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Mold Process Technician is responsible for supporting the initial production startup per applicable shift, preventative maintenance tasks, equipment repairs and process troubleshooting.

KEY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Perform and direct the mold and material changing processes
•    Assure that mold set up, changeovers, and housekeeping standards are met
•    Ensure new job start-ups run correctly, making any necessary adjustments
•    Work with production personnel to ensure molded parts meet requirements, and make adjustments as necessary
•    Troubleshoot and correct processing issues including normal adjustments and checks
•    Ensure molding machines and supporting systems are set to correct parameters to meet the mold requirements ensuring production goals are met.
•    Verify process parameters and implement changes as appropriate, to improve cycle times. 
•    Have a continuous improvement mindset by identifying and making process improvements to drive cost reductions such as scrap reduction, decreased change-over time, cycle time improvement opportunities, etc.
•    Inspect parts to ensure they meet the customer specifications’
•    Repair, maintain and keep spare components inventory to keep molds functioning correctly.
•    Recognize and stop production to correct any quality or safety issues
•    Review and inspect machines daily for maintenance issues and report discrepancies to the maintenance department.
•    Define and document corrections made to equipment using the maintenance CMMS software. 
•    Monitor, train, and coach the machine operators to ensure they are following proper manufacturing procedures
•    Comply with all safety, quality, company policy and regulations
•    Other duties may be assigned as necessary

Required Qualifications:

•    High School Diploma/GED required
•    3 years previous injection molding maintenance process experience is required
•    Proficient skills in reading, writing and arithmetic are necessary
•    Strong mechanical abilities 
•    High precision molding operation. 
•    Work with Engineering to assist with installation and startup of new equipment.
•    Other duties as assigned which may include  support for the broader  maintenance team in all areas such as facility related repairs.
•    Must be able to operate forklift equipment and heavy lifting equipment.
•    Must be able to read and interpret measuring devices, gauges and inspection tools. 

•    Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; very detail-oriented
•    Excellent troubleshooting skills
•    Proficient computer skills and documentation 
•    Must have exceptional written and oral communication skills to communicate with all levels of the organization
Preferred Qualifications:
•    Experience in medical device manufacturing.
•     knowledge- preferably in the plastics Industry, with experience in molding
•    Knowledge of GMP under FDA/ISO
Physical Demands:

•    The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
•    The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Work Environment: 
•    The employee may be required to work in a cleanroom environment and is expected to follow the guidelines and rules for working in a cleanroom. This includes following the gowning procedure, covering hair in a hairnet, and wearing personal protective equipment as appropriate. 
•    While performing the duties of this position, the employee is [frequently/occasionally] exposed to moving mechanical parts. 
•    Able to work occasional weekends and overtime, as necessary