Job description
ABOUT METRO PLASTICS TECHNOLOGIES
Metro Plastics Technologies is an industry leader in custom plastic injection molding. With over 45 years in business, Metro Plastics has extensive plastic production capabilities, engineering expertise, and a dedicated on-site tool room and metrology lab supporting operations in a newly built state-of-the-art facility in Noblesville, IN.
The Mold Technician optimizes the set-up and operation of the injection mold machines to ensure the consistent production and volume of quality parts is met.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Verifies with Production Manager and Production supervisor that materials required meet production goals and all corresponding production paperwork on hand.
- Works in conjunction with Operators, Process Engineer, and Quality Auditor to interpret specifications, blueprints, and determine if parts produced meet those specifications.
- Monitor production board and production priorities for organization of duties based on changes that occur on their shift as well as organize work for smooth operations.
- Assist supervisor in scheduling the assignment of duties to assure the proper utilization of production personnel to maintain production schedules and production quality. Recommends adjustments to work procedures to meet production schedules as well as recommends measures to improve production methods and working conditions, equipment performance, and work team efficiency.
- Initiates and recommends plans to motivate team members to achieve work goals. Assist Engineering Department in problem solving as required. Reviews process instructions to ensure clarity for operators.
- Confer with Production Manager and Production supervisor to coordinate activities in relationship with individuals or departments.
- Demonstrates ability to start up and optimize process of injection molding machine.
- Performs preliminary troubleshooting of processes. Analyses mechanical and operational problems, plans for ad takes corrective action.
- Performs necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality with minimal amounts of scrap.
- Assists Process Engineer in the training of Setup and Material Handling personnel as well as ensures all processes, equipment, safety, and proper housekeeping of the area. Ensures that production quality and quantity standards are met.
- Maintains set-up documentation and maintains records of all machine adjustments during processing.
- Completes Work Orders to report equipment and tool problems to Maintenance, as well as the Tool Room.
- Works with Process Engineer to correct difficult processing problems and pursues continuous improvement of mold and processing system. Consistently review nonconforming materials to adhere to acceptable scrap levels.
- Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
- H.S. Diploma or equivalent; technical/vocational school certification or degree in related field a plus
- Minimum 3 years job-related experience previous injection mold manufacturing experience preferred
- Knowledge of current technology in a wide variety of disciplines such as electronic controls, hydraulics, and pneumatics, standards development and statistical engineering
- Requires a high degree of technical skill and experience in Injection Molding processing with a wide variety of polymers, high cavitation tools, and robotic automation
- Ability to read and understand work instructions, manuals, schematics/blueprints and safety rules.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities
- Problem solving skills
- Attention to detail
BENEFITS
- Competitive Pay and Flexible Work Schedules
- Insurance
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Company Paid Basic Life and Short-term Disability
- Employee Paid Voluntary Life and Critical Illness Plans
- PTO, Floating and Company Paid Holidays
- 401(k) and Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus Plan
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Drug Testing/ Background Check
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