Plastic Injection Mold Setter/Processor

Ericson Manufacturing Co

Willoughby, OH

Expired: over a month ago Applications are no longer accepted.

Full-Time

Job Description

Mold Setter/Processor
Willoughby, OH, US

We are currently searching for a Mold Setter/Processor to join our team!

The Company: Ericson Manufacturing engineers and manufactures temporary power, lighting and safety electrical products for your workplace. Family owned and operated since 1918, our mission is to safeguard your jobsite with quality and innovative solutions with a commitment to safety, ease of use and reliability.

Available Shift: 1st shift = 6:00 AM –4:30 PM (M – TH)

Other Shift Option includes: 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM (M-TH)

General Purpose: Injection molding machine setters set -up and tear-down molds in machines that transform plastic compounds into a wide variety of consumer goods. The Mold Setter/Processor will be part implementing best practices for operating machines, maintaining consistent process for all parts, quality verification, basic maintenance and trouble shooting and will maximize machine up-time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Machine mold set-up/tear-down activities. Load and position tools into presses and perform changeovers.
Set up all job orders and perform mold changes per schedule.
Perform mold changes in a safe, accurate, and efficient manner, and complete die change check lists.
Work efficiently to reduce downtime when changing molds.
Able to work in a team with another mold setter to reduce change over time.
Organize and prioritize in order to meet goals to reduce machine downtime.
Observe continuous operation of automatic and operator machines to ensure that products meet specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
For insert or overmolded jobs, remove finished or cured products from molds, using hand tools, air hoses, and other equipment as necessary.
Visually check parts for changes in color, texture and conformity with part standards.
Handle and trim excess material from parts.
Granulate and reclaim any scrap, runners, and sprues that are being generated.
Package, label, and weigh scale molded parts.
Utilize Production paperwork to track time, quantity and scrap in ERP system.
Communicate with Processors or Supervisor when a quality issue is found.
Know the basic elements of a non-conforming plastic part such as non-fill, burn, flash, etc.
Assist material handler if required during machine change over.
Report any machine deficiencies to molding maintenance or Supervisor
Clean and maintain equipment, machinery, and workstations on a daily basis.