Plastic Injection Molding Setup Technician 1st Shift

Performs work associated with both set-up and basic plastic processing functions.

- Perform all required setup activities to ensure the molding process meets the requirements

- Perform basic troubleshooting of equipment/tooling and perform adjustments

- Test and inspect machines to determine safe and efficient operation

- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering specifications and shop orders to determine machine setup, production methods and sequence of operation when applicable

- Clean and maintain hoppers, loaders, grinders and other secondary equipment

- Operate powered industrial equipment if needed

- Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately

- Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)

- Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures

- Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

- Perform work under general supervision

- Handle basic issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher level staff

- Possess beginning to working knowledge of subject matter

- 0 to 2 years of experience, including experience driving powered industrial equipment

- Powered industrial equipment certification preferred

Competencies/ Skills

- Ability to interpret work instructions

- Ability to follow written and verbal directions

- Basic verbal and written communication skills

- Ability to lift/move heavy objects

- Manual dexterity

- Physical stamina