Tool Room - Mold Technician (A Shift)

Polytainers Inc•Lee's Summit, MO

15d

About The Position

Polytainers’ Molding department produces injection molded plastic food containers using injection molding machines. Reporting to the Tool Room Manager, the Mold Technician is responsible for performing product changes, attending to mold issues during production, and preparing molds for upcoming mold changes. The Mold Technician will also prepare molds for storage after removal from machine and perform maintenance and repairs to existing molds. The Mold Technician will be required to work in the tool room when required.

Requirements

Educational Requirements: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Minimum Experience/Field: Minimum 2 years related experience in a molding or injection molding facility
Courses Required:
Computer Skills: Good PC skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Additional Certificates/Diplomas: College degree or certificate in injection molding, maintenance, or plastics strongly preferred.
Permits Required:
Physical Requirements: Lift, carry, and transport more than 50 pounds; stand, walk, kneel, and crawl for prolonged periods of time; perform repetitive arm and shoulder movements
Communication Skills: Fluent in English with good verbal and written communication skills
Additional Education/Experience/Skills:

Nice To Haves

College degree or certificate in injection molding, maintenance, or plastics strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Remove Mold During Product Change
Pre-Stage all equipment and necessary tools for mold removal
Obtain all necessary supplies from stores prior to removing mold
Remove mold and all mold accessories from the machine
Perform line clearance
Prepare the mold to be transported to the tool room
Install Mold During Product Change
Pre-Stage Mold at machine
Obtain necessary supplies from stores, vendors, or suppliers prior to installation by placing product orders
Install the new mold by following proper procedures
Troubleshoot mold issues during installation process
Prepare for Storage and Installation
Follow the lock out, tag out (LOTO) procedure
Inspect the mold out for repairs, tool wear, and damage
Perform repairs and clean the mold prior to storage
Store the mold in the proper location
Inspect, clean, polish the mold prior to installation
Repair and Improve Injection Molds During Production
Troubleshoot molds during production to ensure optimum performance
Check mold alignment
Split any mold to perform the following:
Replace or clean tips
Replace gate pads
Clean mold (flash)
Replace heaters
Clean cavity air
Block and unblock cavities when the need arises
Perform insert change or repairs, clean cores and gate inserts
Fix leaking inserts
Perform Routine Preventative Maintenance
Replace mold inserts, nozzle tips,
Check lubrication points
Setting and checking mold alignment
Documentation
Complete the product change form as molds are changed and rotated
Report daily activities and update Tool Room labor board file.
Complete a mold Inspection checklist as needed.