Mold Specialist 2nd Shift

Description

Airlite Plastics is a premier, privately held, family-owned manufacturer headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Our family style and personal culture is what makes Airlite an amazing place to grow and build a successful career. Airlite's company values of unquestionable integrity and respect and appreciation for each other are at the core of our success! These values set a strong foundation to build on where we can 'wow' our customers with innovative products and sustainable solutions, and continuously improve our processes and efficiencies.

Our product lines include rigid plastic containers and lids for food packaging and cosmetics, dry powder scoops, plastic drink cups, shipping containers, industrial strength insulated concrete forms (ICF) and sustainable permeable paving systems. As pioneers in our industry, focused on sustainable solutions, we strive to provide our customers with top-notch service and quality, which aligns with our award-winning products.

How would you contribute?

This role is a contributing member of our Airlite - Omaha team, located in Omaha, NE. As a Mold Specialist you are a key to continued growth and success of Airlite. The Mold Specialist is responsible for the proper set up, operation, and processing of high-speed injection molding machines and robots to produce high-quality parts efficiently. This role adjusts machine settings according to specifications to meet quality expectations and focuses on machine operation and troubleshooting.

The position is responsible for maintaining quality, scrap, and machine efficiencies in assigned area. The Mold Specialist is also required to complete basic training and continue to build technical skills after training. This position may require the employee to work on various types of equipment and in various areas as needed to fulfill job responsibilities and business needs.

Essential Duties:

• Perform machine start-up and shut down to required procedures.
• Perform process troubleshooting to ensure part conformity and quality.
• Evaluate product acceptability after completion of machine adjustments and/or color changes.
• Review production schedule and make color, material, and label changes during shift.
• Review and perform floor inspection and diameter size check; report and follow up on items needing technical corrections.
• Proactively perform quality inspections and document product quality and color shades to ensure product is within specifications.
• Report questionable products to MPS, Quality Auditors and/or Leaders and make timely adjustments.
• Assist in training other Mold Specialists
• Assists other teams as needed by working in different areas or with different injection molding machines.
• Monitor and continually work toward reducing scrap on targeted machines.
• Monitor and maintain required cycle times to ensure maximum production with least defects.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping expectations, report potential machine or work hazards, respond immediately to emergency machine problems, and ensure the safety of co-workers within designated work area.
• Collaborate with team members on new machines, mold, materials, processes, and procedures.
• Continually develop technical knowledge by actively working and learning alongside experienced team members.
• Ensure effective transfer of information across shifts in shift "pass down."
• Prepare maintenance work orders and ensure compliance with Preventative Maintenance Programs.
• Maintain accurate computer logs to include quality audits, documenting adjustments, resolutions and support requested.
• Maintain company attendance standards.
• Report on food safety concerns to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Do you have what it takes? Airlite Plastics is a versatile employer; complacency is not one of our strengths! We work hard each day to ensure that equipment efficiency and customer satisfaction never leave our line of sight. Successful candidates for the role will possess the following:

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Abilities Required:

• Demonstrated dependability, teamwork, initiative, and compliance to safety procedures.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot mechanical…