Email Opening Apply Now Title Molding Technician   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Description We are looking for an energetic, self motivated, mechanical minded individual to fill our Molding Technician position. In this role, you will be changing and setting up molds, assembly line set up, troubleshooting injection molding machines and developing process improvements for our existing jobs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Reads set up and quality instructions and work orders for specifications of job set up, quality specification and work order standards. Starts up machine to obtain start up workpiece(s) and communicates with QA Supervisor or Shift Supervisor/QA to obtain approval of acceptable product per customer specifications. Documents start up process and/or process changes in the press set up notebooks and daily records machine cycle times. Troubleshoots the injection molding and blow molding process by making the appropriate adjustments to the machine. Accurately and efficiently positions, aligns and bolts molds to injection molding machine and connects waterlines, mold heaters, temperature controllers and hydraulics as outlined in set up instructions. Sets up and cleans hoppers and other equipment to avoid contamination and to prepare raw materials for processing. Sets up fixtures, work tables, box holders, sonic welders, hot stampers, additive feeders and other appropriate equipment. Performs daily assembly line set ups and teardown including sonic welders, machine cleaning and auxiliary equipment set-ups. Troubleshoots assembly equipment and make repairs as needed. Must keep assembly lines stocked on an hourly basis. Responsible for the quality level of the raw materials (includes drying material) used in the injection process to assure quality product. Develops processing knowledge of materials, additives and dyes. Dismantle set up and puts equipment and tools in their proper storage area. Cleans, sprays and transports molds to racks for storage on a daily basis. Responsible for sampling of new jobs. Must understand and apply scientific molding principles. Must be cross trained in injection molding, blow molding, and assembly areas. Reports needs for mold or assembly line repairs to appropriate personnel and/or immediate supervisor. Actively assists in maintaining production goals. Assists in weighing, counting, inventory reporting, packing and storage of finished product. Relieves operators for duties during rest periods. Responsible for keeping a clean and organized work area. Posess knowledge and assists in the implementation of SPC and various Statistical methods. Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement,Total Productivity, 5's principles by offering suggestions for improvement and playing an active role in the implementation of improvements.   Position Requirements Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or GED; and 6-12 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Successful post-employment physical examination required to transition into this position. Computer/Software Knowledge: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge of email communication through Microsoft Outlook or similar software and IQMS Inventory/Production Manuf. software.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Shift Third   Position Molding Technician   Req Number MAN-24-00002   Location Lexington Facility Operations   This position is currently accepting applications. Apply Now WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Material Handler in Lexington, TN Posted on: 1/9/2025 [Apply Now] Setup Technician in Tigard, OR Posted on: 1/9/2025 [Apply Now] Production Technician / Molding Technician / Set up in Brookings, SD Posted on: 5/3/2024 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Inspection / Assembly / Machine Tender in Lexington, TN Posted on: 4/22/2024 [Apply Now] Material Handler in Lexington, TN Posted on: 1/9/2025 [Apply Now]

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