Molding Process Techician

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On Site locations:
Grandview, Missouri time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R1000144
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* SUMMARY:

** The Molding Process Technician tends to several injection molding machines and industrial robots to mold plastic components to specifications.  This position requires the ability to plan and perform a sequence of operations while making major decisions involving the running or stopping of molds and machines.  This position also supports the training of new Molding Process Technician Trainees in injection molding processing as well as assisting in the development of the trainees understanding of internal processes and procedures.
** SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL:
** All employees are expected to act in a safe manner at all times and ensure that those around them do not put themselves or others ryone is personally accountable for his/her own safety as well as their co-workers.

Safety and health is a shared responsibility of everyone in the organization and a condition of employment.  We value and expect engagement out of all employees.

Silgan co-workers share the responsibility for doing the right thing for the environment and carrying out the stewardship principles addressed in our HH&B Environmental Policy. We will provide the resources necessary to implement this policy, and West Rock management will conduct periodic reviews to ensure its ongoing effectiveness.
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
*** Complete daily PM checklists on assigned machines.
* Set-up machines, heater boxes, cooling systems, valve gate systems and robotics to achieve maximum operating efficiencies.
* Sets up molding processes using decoupled molding principles and developed process control limits
* Maintain quality parts by adjusting machine controls using decoupled molding principles.
* Run samples of color, material or process as required
* Monitors machine parameters on Mattec system to ensure process compliance
* Drive forklift in/out of doors to move material, production and molds as needed
* Enter production data in computer and analyze data.
* Fill out charts and other reports and generate checklists.
* Perform Molding Associate duties during 1st article inspection process
* Must be able to use some adjustable measuring instruments such as micrometers and various gauges.
* Must know molding of various plastic materials as well as hydraulic, electrical and mechanical maintenance.
* Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor/lead
* Must follow all work rules and policies.
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* QUALIFICATIONS:

** 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 and/or EXPERIENCE
** One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must have a high degree of knowledge about molding machines, their operation, set up, care and maintenance, to be able to set molds, start up and make adjustments to machines and molds in order to product quality parts at production standards.
** 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 and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
** MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
** Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio and percentage.
** REASONING ABILITY
** Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
** PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
** The physical…