1st Shift Mold Technician-D
Hoffer Plastics
- South Elgin, IL
- $18.25-23.50 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Complete B level training curriculum during level C.
- Perform mold set up, and color changes to meet production demands.
- Set molding process parameters with the assistance of a foreman, supervisor, A or B level molding technician.
- Monitor production for accuracy and efficiency and work with quality inspectors to identify defects.
- Perform material handler duties as assigned.
- Complete A level training curriculum during level B.
- Set molding process parameters to ensure part quality.
- Troubleshoot process, machine, and auxiliary equipment problems and make necessary changes to ensure quality and reduce downtime.
- Learn new technology as it is brought to manufacturing.
- Work with Supervisor and/or Lead Molding Technician to identify ways to improve productivity and reduce scrap, defects, etc.
- Work with quality inspectors to identify defects and make good decisions relative to process changes.
- Ability to sample new and existing molds.
- Keeps current with new technology in molding, auxiliary equipment, robots, etc.
- Promote safety by abiding by all related policies and procedures and set a good example for others.
- Help maintain 5S and cleanliness in the Plant by doing assigned cleaning tasks and set a good example for others.
- Assume responsibilities of supervisor or foremen in their absence.
- This job description does not contain every function/responsibility that may be required in the performance of this job. All team members are required to perform other related duties/functions as assigned.
- All team members shall:
- Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
- Continue to grow job specific knowledge and use tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement.
- Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
- usually stand/ walk most of the shift.
- frequently bend at waist, twist, kneel / crouch, climb ladders and climb up on machinery with proper fall protection
- occasionally push, pull and lift up to 75lbs. or more.
- occasionally lift above waist and or shoulder up to 75lbs and over.
- sometimes perform hand/ wrist/ finger movements and foot movements for pedal controls on forklift.
- occasionally perform keyboarding and squeezing movements.
- frequently exposed to odors, dust and oil/grease.
- Minimum education of High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate
- Must be able and interested in successfully progressing through leveled Molding Technician training curriculum.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and math proficiency
- Proficient in reading / writing English
- Computer proficient
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical, Dental and VSP Vision Insurance
- Hoffer Plastics matches .50 per $1.00 dollar contributed each payroll period up to 6% plus a Safe Harbor contribution of an amount equal to 3% of employee's annual eligible earnings
- Paid Life Insurance in the amount of 1.5 times basic annual salary
- Short term and Long-term Disability
- 2 Weeks Paid Vacation and up to 5 Days of Illinois Paid Leave.
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Reimbursements (Tuition, Prescription Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Shoe, and Fitness)