General Description

If you have Machine Set-up, Mold Hanging, and/or Automotive experience you may be a great fit for this role. 

The Mold Technician sets up and adjusts injection molding machines used to mold plastic materials in accordance with documented procedures and processes. Correctly and efficiently hang molds in our injection mold machines. Starts, qualifies, troubleshoots and evaluate   process parameters of molded parts based on knowledge of machines, materials, blueprints and customer quality criteria. Monitors, evaluates and advises adjustments of Work Order Instructions in accordance with customer requirements. Reports to Shift Supervisor. Regularly reports findings and successes to Production Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Follows companywide safety policies and procedures

· Reads specifications to determine machine setup and prescribed temperature and time   settings. Positions, aligns, and secures assembled mold or mold components, and machine accessories, onto machine platens, using forklift, hoist, power tools, clamps, bolts, washers and hand tools.

· Performs IQMS actions directly related to production set ups.

· Maintains process sheets and delivers / returns documents to proper locations.

· Attaches   connecting lines, such as air, oil, or water to mold, and adjusts controls to regulate mold temperature. 

· Sets auxiliary   equipment required for production of work order. This may include cleaning   outgoing equipment to make it production ready for the next job. 

· Sets machine control, regulating molding temperature, volume of plastic, molding pressure and time, according to knowledge of plastics and molding procedures.

· Starts machine   to produce first piece samples. In conjunction with Quality, visually   inspects first piece samples for surface and dimensional defects, using   microscope, micrometer, and gauges, and adjusts machine setup to eliminate   defects. 

· Submits first   piece samples, representative of production, to Quality for approval and   takes necessary action based on Quality feedback. 

· Reports   unresolved process issues to supervisor.

· May repair and   maintain machines and auxiliary equipment, using hand and power tools as   directed by the Maintenance Manager.

· Perform duties   of the Lead Operator, and Production Technician when required by supervisor.

· Reads   specifications to determine machine setup and prescribed temperature and time   settings. Evaluates settings based on material data sheets and process   guides.

· Sets machine   controls, monitors and confirms molding temperature, volume of plastic, molding pressure and time in accordance to knowledge of plastics and molding   procedures.

· Starts and   troubleshoots machine processes to produce sample product. Visually inspects   sample product for surface and inspects for dimensional defects, using   microscope, micrometer, and gauges, and adjusts machine setup to eliminate   defects. 

· Qualifies new   and transfer tools as required using varying techniques which may include   Scientific Molding principles and Tooling / Part Validation protocols.

· Generates, maintains and confirms Set-up sheet information as well as digitally stored   process parameters.

· Performs   multi-insert mold changeovers as needed.

· Works with the   Tooling Dept. as needed for mold maintenance and evaluation.

· May repair and   maintain machines and auxiliary equipment, using hand and power tools.

· Perform duties   of the Set-up Mechanic and/or Material Handler when required by supervisor.

· All other   duties as assigned.

General: To perform   this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential   duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the   knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be   made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential   functions.

Education: High school   diploma or general education degree (GED); and a minimum of one year molding   or manufacturing experience and or training; or equivalent combination of   education and experience.

Language Skills: Ability   to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and   maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine   reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of   customers or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to   calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of   basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Ability   to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in   situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a   variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule   form.

Other Skills and   Abilities: Must be able to use measuring devices such as rules, calipers, weight scales and machine instrumentation. Forklift certification required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of   those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential   functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable   individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While   performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk   or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; and use hands to   finger, handle, or feel object, tools, or controls. The employee is   occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must regularly lift   or move up to 10 lbs., frequently lift or move up to 25 lbs., and   occasionally lift or move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the   ability to adjust focus.

This position is Monday through Friday 3:55 pm- 12:05 am

Due to ITAR and / or CUI compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C.1324b(a)(3).

Candidates being considered for hire must pass a pre-employment background check.

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range: $30.00-$33.00 Hourly (Pay to be determined by the experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the candidate, and alignment with market data) 

Benefits Offered: Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage; company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance; voluntary supplemental insurances, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program (EAP). Sick Leave, Vacation Time, and company-paid Holidays are also provided as paid time off. Nelson Miller Group also provides a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a safe harbor non-elective company contribution.

Nelson Miller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.