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As a Production Technician II – Molding, you will play a critical hands-on role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of injection molding processes. You will set up molds, optimize machine performance, and troubleshoot production issues to maintain validated parameters and target cycle times. This role is responsible for leading mold changeovers, supporting operators, monitoring production output, and ensuring accurate reporting of downtime, scrap, and efficiency. You will also drive continuous improvement through LEAN initiatives, 6S standards, and process management, while maintaining strict adherence to safety, GMP, and documentation requirements.
Job Responsibility
Perform documentation as required and follow GDP procedures
Operate and perform machine adjustments and maintain all equipment to meet quality and safety regulations
Perform and follow all safety policies including Lockout/Tagout, Personal Protective Equipment, Fall Protection and Forklift Operation
Set-up molds to specific mold/machine requirements, Torque clamp bolts to the specified force
Setup robots, thermolators, and workstations
Process all molding machines to the optimum conditions and make sure the machines are operating within validated operating parameters within target cycle time
Perform 6S tasks on personal toolbox and storage of molding components
Submit Startup and mold approval samples with documentation to begin a production run
Assist operators in processing and minor troubleshooting
Ensure that P.M.s are performed routinely on molds, molding machines, and auxiliary equipment
Direct and perform mold changeovers and establish cycle sheets
Ability to perform special projects and assignments
Communicate effectively with department personnel and all the support groups (Quality, Mold Shop, and Maintenance) to achieve 100% cavitation on molds running
Monitor production to schedule and direct labor efficiency
Must have ability to report production, downtime and scrap
And complete communication pass-down sheets from shift to shift
Must perform all other duties and responsibilities as determined by supervision/management
Must have knowledge of both plant, quality and department environmental health and safety regulations and follow said regulations accordingly
Must be willing to work flexible hours as required
Lead shift and report shift performance in the absence of Supervisor (downtime, production, scrap and lead Tier I meetings)
Lead Process Management Teams, LEAN initiatives, lead 6S, safety and GMP initiatives and special projects
Perform 6S requirements and Conduct GMP Audits and keep the Department 'Audit Ready' at all times
Complete all required Routsis Scientific Molding Training
Complete RJG Systematic I Molding certification
Learn, understand and apply meticulous quality standards, detailed protocols and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) SOPs, Specs, and GDPs
Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality, mechanical or discrepancy issues occur
Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles
Requirements
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
3-5 years relevant injection molding experience is preferred
Good mechanical proficiency and proficient computer skills
Ability to formulate plans and solve problems
Ability to make assess risks and make decisions
Knowledge and perform LOTO procedures
Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as needed
RJG Systematic 1 Molding Certification a plus
Requires the ability to push/pull up to 100 pounds and stand/walk continuously throughout the shift
Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds frequently throughout the shift
Normal visual acuity required
Able to squat, climb, reach above shoulder level, reach at or below shoulder level, twist and bend at the neck, twist and bend at the waist and balance