Plastic Injection Molding Setup Technician 1st Shift

Trenton, TN, 1465 Industrial Park Drive, Trenton, Tennessee, United States of America

Job Summary

Performs work associated with both set-up and basic plastic processing functions.

Job Duties

• Perform all required setup activities to ensure the molding process meets the requirements
• Perform basic troubleshooting of equipment/tooling and perform adjustments
• Test and inspect machines to determine safe and efficient operation
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering specifications and shop orders to determine machine setup, production methods and sequence of operation when applicable
• Clean and maintain hoppers, loaders, grinders and other secondary equipment
• Operate powered industrial equipment if needed
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

• Handle basic issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher level staff
• Possess beginning to working knowledge of subject matter
• 0 to 2 years of experience, including experience driving powered industrial equipment
• Powered industrial equipment certification preferred
• Ability to interpret work instructions
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Basic verbal and written communication skills