Job 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, make adjustments as necessary.
• Troubleshoot processing problems including normal adjustments and checks
• Ensure molding machines and supporting systems are set to correct parameters and meeting the production goals
• Verify process parameters and implement changes, as appropriate, to improve cycle times
• Inspecting parts to ensure they meet the customer specifications
• Stop production to correct any quality issues.
• Review and inspect machines daily for maintenance issues and report to the maintenance Shift Head when necessary.
• Monitor, train, and coach the machine operators to ensure they are following proper procedures.
• Follow all clean up and housekeeping procedures
• Comply with all safety, quality and work rules and regulations
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 2-5 years previous injection and Blow moulding process experience is required
• Proficient skills in reading, writing and arithmetic are necessary
• Strong mechanical abilities & knowledge- preferably in the Plastics Industry, with experience in Injection Moulding
• .Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; very detail-oriented
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Strong communication skills interacting with all levels of a company’s hierarchy