Molding Technician; Injection Molding Set-up Tech

Summary

The Molding Technician is responsible for the output and efficiency in their assigned area. They will pull/set injection molds and get molds ready for changeovers in injection molding machines for startup by process technicians. This position will perform color and order changes along with associated line clearance activities. The Technician will also set up machine auxiliary equipment to ensure proper part containment during production runs.

A successful Molding Technician will also be required to plan and perform a sequence of operations while assisting with making decisions involving the running or stopping of molds and or machines. The position also plays a key part in ensuring molded part quality by completing basic visual inspections of parts as they are produced.

• Complete daily PM checklists on assigned machines.
• Visually inspect molded parts within assigned area to ensure quality standards are being met.
• Work with and help train members of the team assigned to their respective area.
• Set‑up machines, heater boxes, robots, cooling systems, valve gate systems to achieve standard operating efficiency.
• Pull and set molds as instructed using overhead crane.
• Perform all color/order changes daily as scheduled.
• Prepare molds for changeover in injection molding machines.
• Adhere to daily molding schedule regarding restarts, shutdowns and change‑overs.
• Set up all auxiliary equipment to ensure effective part containment prior to start‑up.
• Maintain and clean auxiliary equipment being used for production machines.
• Perform proper line clearances as required.
• Perform simple machine maintenance and processing changes.
• Assist with maintaining machine uptime by restarting molding presses as directed.
• Operate forklifts as required.
• Maintain 5S standards and housekeeping within assigned area.
• Help with the scanning and moving of materials being produced in area.
• Follow all safety regulations and LOTO guidelines to ensure compliance.
• Fill out production reports, records and operate computer.
• Complete other duties assigned by supervisor or lead.
• Follow all work rules and policies.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• High degree of knowledge about molding machines, their operation, set‑up, care and maintenance.
• Knowledge of various plastic materials as well as hydraulic, electrical and mechanical understanding.
• 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 to other employees.
• Basic mathematical skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate rates, ratios and percentages.
• Reasoning ability: apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear.
• Frequently requires use of hands to finger, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; sit, bend, stoop, twist, kneel, squat or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 58 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock.
• Frequently exposed to vibration.
• Occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties. Silgan is a drug‑free workplace.