Mold Process Technician
Ingersoll Rand
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Mold Process Technician is responsible for supporting the initial production startup per applicable shift, preventative maintenance tasks, equipment repairs and process troubleshooting.
KEY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform and direct the mold and material changing processes
Assure that mold set up, changeovers, and housekeeping standards are met
Ensure new job start-ups run correctly, making any necessary adjustments
Work with production personnel to ensure molded parts meet requirements, and make adjustments as necessary
Troubleshoot and correct processing issues including normal adjustments and checks
Ensure molding machines and supporting systems are set to correct parameters to meet the mold requirements ensuring production goals are met.
Verify process parameters and implement changes as appropriate, to improve cycle times.
Have a continuous improvement mindset by identifying and making process improvements to drive cost reductions such as scrap reduction, decreased change-over time, cycle time improvement opportunities, etc.
Inspect parts to ensure they meet the customer specifications
Repair, maintain and keep spare components inventory to keep molds functioning correctly.
Recognize and stop production to correct any quality or safety issues
Review and inspect machines daily for maintenance issues and report discrepancies to the maintenance department.
Define and document corrections made to equipment using the maintenance CMMS software.
Monitor, train, and coach the machine operators to ensure they are following proper manufacturing procedures
Comply with all safety, quality, company policy and regulations
Other duties may be assigned as necessary
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED required
3 years previous injection molding maintenance process experience is required
Proficient skills in reading, writing and arithmetic are necessary
Strong mechanical abilities
High precision molding operation.
Work with Engineering to assist with installation and startup of new equipment.
Other duties as assigned which may include support for the broader maintenance team in all areas such as facility related repairs.
Must be able to operate forklift equipment and heavy lifting equipment.
Must be able to read and interpret measuring devices, gauges and inspection tools.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; very detail-oriented
Excellent troubleshooting skills
Proficient computer skills and documentation
Must have exceptional written and oral communication skills to communicate with all levels of the organization
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in medical device manufacturing.
knowledge- preferably in the plastics Industry, with experience in molding
Knowledge of GMP under FDA/ISO
Physical Demands:
The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Work Environment:
The employee may be required to work in a cleanroom environment and is expected to follow the guidelines and rules for working in a cleanroom. This includes following the gowning procedure, covering hair in a hairnet, and wearing personal protective equipment as appropriate.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is [frequently/occasionally] exposed to moving mechanical parts.
Able to work occasional weekends and overtime, as necessary
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