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Mold Changeover Technician

Inwood, WV 25428

Posted: 02/04/2025 Industry: Light Industrial Job Number: 42780420 Pay Rate: $21.77 / hour

Job Description

The Mold Changeover Technician is responsible for implementing and managing all mold and machine changeover processes as well as managing the quality function for relevant machinery.

Key Tasks &Activities:
  • Sets up one or more machines, repair and troubleshoot equipment, ancillary equipment and support equipment
  • Make required mold change support equipment as required
  • Perform minor or routine maintenance and repairs
  • Ensures the manufactured products meet specifications after machine is change over
  • Establish “Best in Class” documentation for all equipment
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic issues and partner with maintenance as required
  • Prep molds for cleaning and identify any mold damage for repairs
  • Keep all molds and change parts in order to be ready for next change over
  • Moves machine controls to set preform feeder, bottle conveyor adjustments, infeed and outfeed wheels setup
  • Complete required paperwork accurately and legibly
  • Must be willing to train and go to classes to learn machine operation, maintenance and repair
  • Complete preventative maintenance requirements in coordination with Maintenance team
  • Promote continuous quality improvement processes, including SMED, 5S, Kaizen, problem solving, implement lean metrics etc.
  • Participate in the safety processes of the plant
  • Comply with all company safety policies and procedures as well as maintain good housekeeping and GMP practices/Global Food Safety practices
  • Other duties as assigned by manager
Who we are looking for:
  • Background and Experience
  • 3-5 years manufacturing experience in plastics technology or a similar technical area; Recognized certification or education in related field preferred
  • Strong knowledge of PET
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
  • Experience with downtime analysis and scrap reduction
  • Must be able to work flexible hours to complete necessary changes and provide support for processing on all shifts
  • Previous supervisory experience required
  • Good communication and team building skills
  • Experience with lean manufacturing processes
  • Ability to work in a fast pace, lean environment with heat above 90 degrees
  • Ability to sit, climb, stand, bend, crawl and walk on a varying basis throughout the assigned work schedule
  • Ability to carry and/or maneuver up to 50 pounds
Technical Skills
  • Good working knowledge of computer systems, including MS Office and SAP
  • Ability to effectively communicate technical system issues
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Pay: From $21.77 per hour
Schedule:
  • 12 hour shift
  • Night shift
  • Weekends as needed
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