Set-Up Technician 2nd Shift

• Mold set-up and adjustment on molding and assembly repairs, equipment troubleshooting and minor repairs, quality checks, material handling including filling and emptying machine hoppers and grinders, housekeeping and operator instructions
• Maintain machines in proper operation: To include verifying set-up parameters of process, as well as condition of machine. Verify all monitors are on and set to proper parameters

• Setting molds, dies, etc., to conform to scheduled requirements, to include leaving the workstation clean and organized, with quality parts coming from the process, while minimizing downtime.
• Periodically (as set by the Manager) checking machine cycle time and yields are met, quality of parts coming from process, and overall consistency of process
• Maintains set-up sheets
• Maintaining production records for shift
• Ensure last shot in capture for molds coming out of production
• Ensure good housekeeping
• Has authority and responsibility to stop molding process due to quality concerns
• Performance of Preventive Maintenance
• Training of Material Handlers and Operators as needed
• Monitor Materials
• Assure proper product is running
• Assist with cost saving, labor, & ergonomic improvements
• Support the shift needs as necessary
• Complete any, and all, tasks as assigned

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience required
• 5+ years Set-up Technician experience in plastic injection molding environment required
• Complete understanding of injection molding machine(s) and auxiliary equipment operations and repair. Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication both written and verbal skills.
• Knowledge of Wittmann robots.
• Understanding of OSHA requirements (i.e. Lockout/Tagout, Forklift)
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule which includes overtime and weekends

Illinois Tool Works