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Molding Set-up Tech Overnights

Silgan Dispensing Systems

Grandview, MO

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Blueprints, Concrete, Depth Perception, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Federal Laws and Regulations, Forklift, Hydraulic Engineering, Injection Molding, Lift/Move 100 Pounds, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Machining Operations, Maintain Compliance, Mathematics, Molding Processes, Physical Demands, Policy Implementation, Reporting Skills, Safety/Work Safety, State Laws and Regulations, Stewardship, System Start-Up, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Grandview, MO
POSTED
6 days ago
SUMMARY:

The Molding Set-up Technician sets/pulls molds and gets molds ready for changeovers in injection molding machines for startup by process technicians for production. This position will perform color changes and line clearances and set up machine auxiliary equipment to ensure proper part containment during production runs. A successful Molding Set-up Technician will also be required to plan and perform a sequence of operations while assisting with making decisions involving the running or stopping of molds and or machines.

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL:

All employees are expected to act in a safe manner at all times and ensure that those around them do not put themselves or others at risk. Everyone is personally accountable for his/her own safety as well as their co-workers.

Safety and health is a shared responsibility of everyone in the organization and a condition of employment. We value and expect engagement out of all employees.

Co-workers share the responsibility for doing the right thing for the

environment and carrying out the stewardship principles addressed in our HH&B Environmental Policy. We will provide the resources necessary to implement this policy, and management will conduct periodic reviews to ensure its ongoing effectiveness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Complete daily PM checklists on assigned machines.
  • Set-up machines, heater boxes, cooling systems, valve gate systems and color equipment to achieve standard operating efficiency.
  • Prepare molds for PD changes in injection molding machines.
  • Pull and set molds as instructed using hoist.
  • Set up all auxiliary equipment to ensure efficient part containment.
  • Perform color changes as required.
  • Perform proper line clearances at change overs.
  • Perform general simple machine maintenance.
  • Operate forklifts as required.
  • Perform duties of various other jobs as required.
  • Follow all safety regulations and LOTO guidelines to ensure compliance.
  • Must be able to fill out production reports, records and operate computer.
  • Must be able to use drawings similar to those appearing in most repair manuals, sketches and blueprints.
  • Must follow all work rules and policies.


QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

One year certificate from college or technical; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must have a high degree of knowledge about molding machines, their operation, set up, care and maintenance to be able to set up molds and related equipment in order to produce quality parts at production standards.

Must have some knowledge of various plastic materials as well as hydraulic, electrical and mechanical understanding.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

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 percentage.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

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 the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and sit, bend, stoop, twist, kneel, squat, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 58 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 ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

SCHEDULED HOURS

10:45 pm-7:00 am

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

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