Molding Technician I

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs quality assurance checks by observing continuous operation of automatic injection molding machines to ensure that products meet specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, adjusting as necessary.
• Measures and visually inspects products for surface and dimensional defects in order to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
• Sets up, operates, processes acceptable quality first piece parts and tend plastic injection molding machines to mold plastic parts and products.
• Installs molds into machines or presses according to MXL production schedule to work order specifications. Reads QWI for any special items needed.
• Verifies machine process and records temperatures, pressures, and press-cycle times keeping record of process on setup sheets.
• Inventories and records quantities of materials and finished products; requisitions additional supplies as necessary.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area, including but not limited to: mold rooms, resin room, warehouse resin and supply storage.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
• Conforms to all safety rules and uses all appropriate safety equipment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two to Three years related experience.
• Background in processing polycarbonate a plus. Skills and Competencies:
• Computer Literacy – using computers effectively and efficiently in the working environment.
• Teamwork – Working as a productive member of a cohesive group toward a common goal and contributing to team development and effective team dynamics.
• Oral Communication —Shaping and expressing ideas and information in an effective manner.
• Written Communication – Expressing ideas and opinions clearly in properly structured, well organized, and grammatically correct reports or documents utilizing language and terminology that is understandable for the reader.
• Quality Orientation – Setting high standards regarding his/her work and working environment and acting; accordingly, developing quality standards, continuously evaluating performance, products, and procedures; actively seeking ways to improve quality. EEO Statement PLASKOLITE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.