Molding Technician II at Value Plastics, Inc. in Loveland, Colorado

Job Description:

Collaboration drives Nordson's success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work.


Nordson MEDICAL designs, engineers and manufactures complex devices and components with applications in wound healing, surgical and minimally invasive, fluid management, pulmonology and interventional and structural heart. Our pioneering Advanced Polymers team was the first to manufacture and supply medical balloons to the medical device industry. Nordson MEDICAL works with doctors, start-ups and large medical companies around the world at any point in the product lifecycle, from concept to launch and beyond.



Job Summary



The Molding Technician cleans mold bases and associated hardware, inspects molds and associated components for serviceability, appropriately configures the molds for proper part manufacturing, and then installs the mold onto the desired injection-molding machine. This position also coordinates scheduling activities with the Materials Manager to ensure molds are sequenced according to Master Scheduling requirements. The Set-up Technician uses the electronic mold book, Industrial and Financial Systems (IFS) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Mold 24i software to efficiently perform the duties of the position.



Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• On a daily basis, coordinates mold and shop order scheduling requirements with Materials Manager


• Monitors Mold 24i data to track mold availability status on all injection-molding machines


• Uses information from the electronic mold book to ensure proper part configuration of the mold


• References on-line material safety data sheet (MSDS) information when using lubricants, cleaners, etc.


• Responsible for cleaning, inspection and setup of production mold bases and appropriate components


• Creates Fault Reports on molds that require repair and/or modifications


• Uses appropriate company supplied equipment when removing and installing molds into the injection molding machines


• Continuously communicates with Engineering, Materials/Manufacturing Manager, and Process Technicians to inform them of any potential impact to schedule due to mold issues


• Uses appropriate hand tools & torque wrenches to assemble molds


• Uses appropriate safety equipment at all times (i.e. cranes, lifts, goggles, etc.)


• Ensures the immediate work area is always clean, well organized and free from potential safety hazards


• All other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)

• Minimum of 1 year of setup or mold making experience and/or training, or the equivalent combination of education and experience


• Minimum of three years of experience working with industrial machinery and automobiles is considered in combination with education


• Capable of operating autonomously under all circumstances


• Ability to accurately read basic mechanical drawings


• Proficient in using standard measuring equipment such as micrometers, gauge pins, scales, etc.


• Proficient in use of normal hand tools and torque wrenches


• Interface with Engineering/Tool Room regarding mold base, and/or mold component improvement and/or repairs


• Mechanical aptitude and abilities


• Well developed written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business and technical procedures.


• Basic math skills (i.e. ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals

• Good analytical skills.

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in use and navigation of Windows operating system in a networked environment. Ability to use advanced functions in most standard office applications. Functional understanding of Outlook, Excel and Word. Proficient, once trained in the IFS ERP System navigation as necessary for job functions.

Competencies:



Customer Service Oriented


Results Oriented/Accountability


Professional Work Relations/Teamwork


Knowledge of Job/Comprehension/Job Skills


Technical/Professional Knowledge


Mechanical Skills


Accuracy


Attention to Detail


Problem Solving


Analysis/Analytical Skills


Dependability/Reliability


Initiative


Adaptability/Flexibility


Safety Awareness



Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Associate's Degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or technical school


• Prior experience working with ERP systems

Nordson Medical offers a comparable benefit package, including:



Pay: $23.00 hour


Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance / Pandemic Leave


Short Term Disability / Bereavement / Adoption Assistance / Vacation / 401(k) Match


Long Term Disability / Member Life & AD&D / Family and Medical Leave / Member Optional Life


Spouse/Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending


Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Plan / Military Leave



Working Conditions and Physical Demands




Manufacturing environment. Capable of working in a standing position in an 8-hour day. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment where the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, occasionally exposed to high and/or precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals and where plastic injected parts are produced and packaged (i.e. plastic dust present, noise up to 80 db, etc.) The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with the assistance of other technicians and/or company supplied equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must wear shop coat, hair net, facial hair net, and show covers when applicable. Must wear protective gloves to handle parts when applicable.


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


This position will be posted until 11/15/2024 or until filled.
Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.Third party recruiters and agencies should not contact employees of Nordson or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent to a hiring manager or submitted to Nordson employees are considered unsolicited and property of Nordson. Nordson will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with Nordson's Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service. Apply Now