Mold Technician

Description

• *Overview of Responsibilities:*
• *Production Support Responsibilities*

• Identify problems regarding machine functions and report all malfunctions to Process Engineers and Molding Supervisor
• Assist Process Engineers as necessary
• Work with the Quality Assurance Department to ensure all quality levels are acceptable
• Assist Material Handler as necessary
• Clean and organize molding machines and work areas
• Fill out press monitor logs at required intervals
• Record scrap through appropriate systems
• Record scrap through real time reporting
• Document all process changes following proper procedures
• Complete daily paperwork as required
• Print work orders for the upcoming orders

*Technical Support Responsibilities*

• Install prepared molds into press
• Remove molds from the press at the end of production/ sample runs
• Fill out press monitor logs at required intervals
• Change orders and lot numbers in Material Requirement Planning (MRP) system within or during a continuous run
• Set all press settings prior to running molds
• Start up presses for production runs per daily scheduling
• Trouble shoot automation and auxiliary equipment
• Install water lines, air lines, core pull systems, hot runner systems, or any other auxiliary equipment

*General Responsibilities*

• Work on various shifts or weekends when necessary to meet customer requirement or fulfill staffing requirements
• Responsibility to protect Donatelle confidential information and Intellectual Property
• Follow safety requirements as outlined in the safety manual
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications

• *Preferred Qualifications:*
• *Education/Experience:*

• Two year technical degree and two years processing experience -OR- 3-5 years processing experience with six months experience as press operator with mold set-up training

*Other Qualifications and Desired Skills:*

• Must have experience or demonstrate ability to perform all tasks required for the Mold Technician Trainee position
• Thorough knowledge of thermoplastic materials and injection molding processes and machines

*Physical Requirements:*

• Lifting up to 70 pounds
• Bending and walking
• 20/20 Vision with or without corrective lenses

• *Benefits and Pay:*
• *Benefits:*

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement options with a company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Annual incentive bonus opportunities
• Flexible spending accounts
• Legal/ID Shield protection plan
• Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement programs

*Pay:*

• Salary range: $22 to $31 per hour
• Plus shift differential when applicable