Senior IM Technician

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide operational, technical and job set up tasks for injection molding operation through both “hands on” and “instructional” training from the Technical Trainer and Lead Technicians. Able to use training to complete job functions in a timely manner.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: (Additional duties may be assigned)

50% Mechanical- Perform the following in support of the molding process with no supervision:

• Perform Dailies according to the Daily Checklists.
• Full product changeovers according to the changeover outline.
• Follow step by step instructions.
• Complete changeovers with minimum need to reassess.
• Basic understanding of mechanical troubleshooting.
• Able to identify components and their role during machine operation
• Able to identify and correct root causes of issues to avoid the need to change the qualified process.
• Able to address issues with minimum need to reassess.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic / electrical controls and components.
• Able to understand and explain the components associated with mold, carriage, and blow pin movement (I/O, valves, cylinders, P/E, etc.)
• Setup and troubleshoot downstream equipment.
• Includes but not limited to conveyors, grinders, leak checks, vision systems, orientation bowls, and material loading systems.
• Follow OSHA, ISO, and FDA requirements and standards.
• Maintain requirements during production and troubleshooting.
• Complete all necessary paperwork.

30% Process - Monitor overall process performance:

• Understanding of basic molecular theory.
• Able to apply concepts to achieve a repeatable process.
• Able to use concepts to explain processing issues.
• Able to apply concepts to achieve minimal downtime
• Basic understanding of quality requirements.
• Understand Currier Plastics goal of zero defects.
• Maintain up and running production processes.
• Complete thorough dailies.
• Maintain ISO forms as required.
• Mold and process binders, master process sheets, changeover WIs, etc.

20% Other Responsibilities - Perform other duties in support of the overall operations including, but not limited to

• Pursue full understanding and sign-offs on all topics within the Technician Trainee level 2 checklist form.
• LEAN manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives: 6S, setup reduction, PM, Kanban, etc….
• Identify deficiencies and address accordingly.
• Ensure a safe work environment.
• Able to work in a safe manner to maintain a clean safety record.
• Provide a safe work environment for fellow employees.
• Use LOTO, safety blocks, and all other safety devices as required.
• Assist the maintenance team when requested.
• Help with rebuilds and PM’s when requested.
• Tool room and quality department assistance when requested.
• Assist with head, screw, and mold cleaning and maintenance when needed.
• Support setup reduction by working with the C/O team and proactively performing external changeover responsibilities.
• Communication with quality department for previous, current, or possible issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience with hand tools required.
• Previous injection molding experience required.
• Contribute to the overall success of the company by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely, and accurate manner.
• Promote the Quality Improvement Process.
• Promote LEAN Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement initiatives.