Production (PRMS) - Mold Setter at Myers Industries, Inc. in Wadsworth, Ohio

Posted in General Business 5 days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:

Production (PRMS) - Mold Setter

Analyze specifications, lay out stock, set up and operate machines, troubleshoot plastics injection molding machines.

Safety:


  • Lifting - proper and safe technique to maneuver and lift up to 100 pounds
  • Rigging - proper and safe techniques to maneuver odd shapes in narrow spaces

    • Forklift license maintained current, daily checklists performed, seatbelt worn, safety-minded operation
    • Behavior-based safety mind-set, planning job tasks to prevent on-the-job injuries, complying with safety policies and OSHA standards

Quality:

  • Understands how one's job contributes to the success of the organization as a whole
  • Woks in teams and independently to ensure quality products.
  • Read and interpret set-up sheets and related technical data to determine tooling requirements, set-up procedures, control settings, and machine methods and sequences.

Communication:

  • Operate walkie-talkie / radio to exchange information with supervisor, set-up, maintenance, floor person
  • Suggest improvements in work methods and procedures directly to supervisor
  • Communicates production progress information to the next shift
  • Inputs and updates data into production software using computer
  • Shares knowledge, offers training to newer entrants into the set-up / mold technician role

Equipment Operation:

  • Forklift use - Safely and effectively
  • Rigging - Safely and effectively
  • Injection Molding Machines - optimize efficiency, sustain production, change molds, operate manually as needed

Tasks:


  • Set machine controls, regulating molding temperature, volume of plastic, molding pressure and time, according to knowledge of plastics and molding procedures.
  • Follow proper procedures for machine start up and shut down.
  • Verify and/or change proper material and colorant used in hopper during mold and color changes.
  • Enter data and commands into the injection molding machine computer for adjustments and set up.
  • Monitor displays and machine operation to detect malfunctions.
  • Troubleshoot work-related problems by following proven problem-solving methods.
  • Make proper settings and adjustments of safety features on plastic molding machines
  • Observe operation and regulate injection molding machines.
  • Operate machinery manually to perform molding functions when machine malfunctions.
  • Hook hydraulics to mold and perform basic repairs, such as replacement of lines by applying basic knowledge of hydraulics.
  • Know proper procedure to follow in case of emergency, such as water or gas leak, and power failure.
  • Perform basic machine maintenance, such as changing timers.
  • All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent, College credits / degree
  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret operating and maintenance instructions, procedure & manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.





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