JOB SUMMARY/ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT:

Responsible for injection molding duties and activities that meet the highest standards in process and control documentation. This is a high visibility position that reflects on the entire Company.

The organizational impact involves problem solving and decision making which are more straight-forward where the data or elements involved are clear and the procedures and requirements are specific.

Responsibilities and essential functions

1. Perform mold set-ups and production start-ups which meet the documented process standards.

2. Monitor, correct and document process deviations.

3. Material handling and change-overs.

4. Operation and maintenance of all injection molding and support equipment

5. Follow all equipment safety procedures, using Lock-Out / Tag Out procedures as necessary.

6. Provide support and training to operators on production equipment operation and equipment and work area safety.

7. Maintain order and cleanliness in the work area.

8. Perform other duties as necessary or required

 

Qualifications

• Injection molding machine operation in automatic and semi-automatic.  Install inserts and maintain targeted and consistent process cycle time.
• Able to safely use small knives, cutters and trimming tools.
• Operator station and fixture change-overs.
• Able to read and comprehend work instructions, operator manuals and other operational literature.
• Able to record measurements in quality data logs.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organizational skills.  
• Basic knowledge of tools and equipment.

Education/Experience

• 2 to 3 years mold setting experience required.

 

Climbing: Body agility is emphasized for ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps, and the like by using feet, legs, hands or arms.
Stooping:  Bending the body downward and forward at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
Kneeling:  Bending legs to come to a rest on the knee(s).
Balancing:  Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
Reaching:  Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Carrying:  Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms or on the shoulder. (Maximum weight of the object(s) 80 pounds)
Pushing:  Using the upper extremities to exert force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force. (Maximum weight of the object(s) 80 pounds)
Pulling:  Using the upper extremities to exert force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force. (Maximum weight of the object(s) 80 pounds)
Sitting:  Remaining in the normal seated position.
Standing:  Remaining on one’s feet in an upright position without moving about, particularly for sustained periods of time.
Walking:  Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks.
Lifting:  Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally. (Maximum weight of the object(s) 80 pounds)
Grasping:  Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and/or palm.
Repetitive Motions:  Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for the purpose of picking up items, typing, operating ten-key or performing data entry.
Talking:  Expressing or exchanging instructions and ideas by means of the spoken word.
Hearing:  Ability to receive oral information and/or sounds through the ear.
Seeing:  Obtaining impressions through the eyes of the distance, size, shape, motion, color, or other characteristics of objects.  The major visual functions are:

1. Acuity  (far and near)
2. Depth perception  (perceiving distances)
3. Color vision  (distinguishing between different colors)
4. Field of vision  (seeing a wide range of objects at the same time).

 

SPECIAL JOB DIMENSIONS:

The worker is substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions as follows:

• This position is subject to oils and/or hazardous materials: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other fluids.
• This position is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• This position is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin:  Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
• Overtime as required for task completion.

 

 

Note:  The essential job functions and associated physical and mental requirements contained in this document describe the general nature and level of the work performed by personnel assigned to the job.  They are not intended to represent an exhaustive listing or be inclusive of all aspects of the job. The tasks and procedures involved in the performance of the job responsibilities may vary from day-to-day.  Major changes in areas of responsibility will require revision of this job description.