Setup Technician- Swing shift

$25hour-$35hour Depending on Experience

The Set-Up Technician is responsible for preparing injection molding machines for production by performing mold changes, machine start-ups, and equipment set-ups while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. This hands-on role works closely with Production, Maintenance, and Quality to minimize downtime and maintain smooth operations.

• Schedule attainment.
• Data and paperwork.
• Mold protection.
• Work station cleanliness.

• Install mold and all auxiliary equipment necessary for production to perform at peak operating levels.
• Recognize and rectify any issues within the set up process.
• Set process parameters based on approved process sheet information.
• Perform proper purging methods for material changes.
• Maintain a professional attitude and work ethic, especially when working with customers. Perform decouple processing techniques when necessary.
• Create quality parts through obtained processing skills to optimize cycle times and minimize scrap
• Communicate effectively to operators, supervisors, material handlers, QA, maintenance and tooling.
• Encourage and train machine operators on the necessities of their current molding operation.
• Recognize and report safety issues.
• Maintain work area cleanliness and organization
• Execute and maintain scheduling due dates.
• Always maintain mold protection set points to the minimum operating values.
• Develop and thoroughly/accurately document optimum processing parameters.
• Back up Senior Process Engineer as necessary.
• Execute and comply with IQMS and ISO systems and standards.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Ability to operate the installation and programming of robotics and end of arm tooling.
• Responsible for meeting standards for efficiencies, scrap, and safety.

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• Demonstrates Seaway Plastics Core Values
  • We are customer focused
  • We execute
  • We win together
  • We are respectful
• A desire for learning and seeks further training and growth.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience in working at a fast pace in a high change environment with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Understanding of scientific molding techniques.
• Ability to lead by example
• Possess vast knowledge of the functions, controls and risks of the molding machine.
• Possess a vast knowledge of processing skills.
• PTO Annually
• Sick Time: 40hours Per Calendar Year

• New Year’s Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day After Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• 401k with employer match
• STD/LTD
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Gym Reimbursement