Mold Technician

Shift Available:

3rd Shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Must have knowledge of injection molding machines.

Perform a variety of duties to set up molds in various types and sizes of molding machines and produce plastic products under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor.

Perform all mold setting duties including:  installation of molds, sufficient and proper clamping, proper tonnage applied to mold, correct water supply connections, correct pull-hydraulic and electrical set of safety bars and baffling of chute and/or conveyor, dry cycle machine to check set-up and assure that all safety mechanisms are in place and functioning properly.

Assist in diagnosing and correcting problems.

Perform and/or assist in machine maintenance and repairs.

Request parts and equipment needed and furnish a complete description and name.

Perform other “Daily Production” type functions as directed by the Shift Supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

Plastic Injection Molding:  1 year

Must be able to understand and work from written and/or verbal instructions.

Must be able to understand the Basic English language