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Location: Fountain Inn, SC

Position: Direct Hire (Full-Time)

Title: 25-02200 - Mold Set-Up Technician (Plastic Injection Molding)

Job Summary:

• Ensure injection molding machines are properly set-up and run to customer quality standards and meet all production goals.
• Make necessary connections of the electrical, hydraulic and cooling systems to the mold; insure that the correct plastic material, plastic melt temperatures, shot size, injection speed and pressures are set; and cycle the machine and adjust the molding parameters until acceptable parts are produced.

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain an environment for safe work environments by following HSE and 5S policies and procedures.
• Change tools per schedule and/or leadership direction in a safe and efficient manner utilizing established crane and Lock-out Tag-out procedures.
• Ensure established Mold Setting processes are followed. Sets up equipment based on mold requirements, materials, and tolerances.
• Maintain all tool change equipment and tools in a safe and clean storage area.
• Complete weekly preventive maintenance on machines and tools, apply force of 75lbs or greater for clamping tools in machines, and frequently lift weight over 40lbs.
• Execute production runs; conducts quality control testing before mold enters production cycle.
• Report all damaged tool change equipment to the Production Supervisor/Technical Manager.
• Use various measuring and gauging tools to perform necessary inspections before, during, and after molding operations.
• Attend training classes and scheduled meetings.

Requirements:

• 1 -3 Minimum Years of Experience with injection molding.
• 1-3 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry.
• Forklift certification.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Thorough understanding of machinery and fixtures.

Preferred:

• 3 months mold change experience, preferably injection molding.
• Experience with overhead cranes.

Education:

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Area of Study: General studies
• Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions