Mold Jobs in Decatur, IN (NOW HIRING)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing support to the Process Technician in the effective management of their respective shift. The Mold Setter will be the primary performer of mold changes on their respective shifts. The position is also responsible for assisting the Process Technician, Maintenance Technician, and Material Handler-B with setups and floor support, and for performing preventive maintenance tasks as scheduled.

CORPORATE GOALS:

Sanko Gosei Technologies USA Incorporated is a custom injection molding company that strives to:

1. Provide defect-free, cost efficient products to our customers in a timely manner.
2. Operate as a world class supplier for the mutual benefit of both our customers and our employees.
3. Operate in a team-based environment, where all employees are involved in continuously improving company performance.
4. Develop suppliers who will provide products and services of superior quality and treat them in a manner to maintain good relations.
5. Maintain a union-free organization.
6. Provide shareholders with a long-term return on investment superior to other opportunities of equal risk.
7. Fulfill our responsibilities in the community in which we operate.
8. Promote safe work practices and be conscious of environmental responsibilities.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Employees will be trained to all applicable company standards as identified on the company training matrix TR-401

1. Change molds as directed by the Shift Supervisor/ Process Technician.
2. Assist the Back-Aisle Material Handler on setting up materials during job change.
3. Assist the Maintenance Technician on maintaining equipment and facilities.
4. Assist the Process Technician by making process adjustments with their approval.
5. Complete preventive maintenance tasks on time as assigned.
6. Assist the Process Technician in ensuring that all of the staff is adhering to company policies and work procedures.
7. Ensure that good housekeeping and safe work practices are part of everyone’s daily work habits.
8. Continual communication with the Process Technician, Shift Supervisor and support staffs to insure continuity of efforts.
9. Other assignments as designated by the Shift Supervisor/Process Technician.

SPECIFICATIONS:

1. This position mat requires standing up to 100%, lifting up to 80 pounds, climbing, overhead work, kneeling, bending, crawling, pushing, pulling and working at heights.
2. Experience in Injection mold set up, mold changes, troubleshooting injection molding processes.
3. Experience starting up and shutting down injection molding presses.
4. Experience changing mold using an overhead crane.
5. Must be trusted by peers, and superiors, and must be willing to accept responsibility for their performance.
6. Requires a commitment to continuous improvement in order to meet ever increasing demands for improved quality, cost, and delivery performance.
7. Ability to communicate effectively with Shift Supervisor, as well as with other staff members and production personnel.
8. Strong problem solving skills of both the interpersonal, and the technical side of the operation.
9. Organized and structured approach to the work environment, with strong attention to details.
10. Strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to quickly learn new technologies.
11. Ability to handle stressful employee situations, and to treat people with respect.
12. Ability to excel in a team-based environment.
13. Ability to perform in a proactive mode, and to plan and respond accordingly.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum Education- High School Diploma or GED
2. Requires a Crane operating license- Training will be provided
3. Requires a Forklift operating license- Training will be provided
4. Requires a minimum score of 70% on the Lock out – Tag out (LOTO) Test.
5. Experience adjusting process parameters to correct cosmetic or dimensional defects in plastic injection molded parts.

Other things that are a plus, but not required:

RJG Training

Paulson Training

Experience programming or operating axis robots

2+ years of experience desired, but willing to train the right person.

PHYSICAL REQUIIREMENTS:

• Movement: Standing for up to 8 hours, easily able to walk short distances up to 1000 feet, reasonably sitting and bending as required.
• Lifting: Carrying, pushing, and pulling carts/packages within the factory up to 30 lbs.
• Hand-eye coordination: Using hands to feel, handle, or finger objects, or to reach with arms
• Vision: Being able to see and respond to dangerous situations, close visual acuity to perform computer-based work, reading drawings, inspecting parts.
• Hearing: Being able to hear and respond to sounds
• Manual dexterity: Being able to move objects and assemble parts using limbs with good coordination, able to enter data into a computer using a keyboard.
• Balance: Being able to move safely within the factory and office areas

Driving: Be able to drive to and from customer / supplier locations