Plastics Technician Department 40 - 3rd Shift

Job description

Position Summary: 1. Performs all plastic molding setup duties, to include mounting molds with overhead hoist, mold hookups (water and cables), material changes, start-up of molds, and making required heat and machine adjustments. 2. After setup, operates machine to verify first piece accuracy of machine settings and documents dimensions measured. 3. Visually inspects molded parts for short shots and surface defects, such as flash, bubbles, sinks, scratches, burns, discolorations, etc. 4. Sets up robots to include: set points, timers, modes, changing head tooling, etc.; and make necessary robot adjustments. 5. Troubleshoots work-related problems by observing machines and product and by monitoring the process to determine root causes. 6. Monitors the efficiency of each mold and molding machines, makes appropriate adjustments in order to maximize efficiency of machine, and records information on mold change log sheet. 7. Refers to PIB for parts information, to include acceptable dimensions listed on the Product Quality Plan, blueprints, deviations, special instructions, First Piece Inspection Reports, Setup Sheets, and Setup and Inspection Log Sheets. 8. Sets up auxiliary equipment,...