Salary :
Join our team as a Mold Set up Technician!
Sets up and pulls out molds from injection molding presses.
12a-6a Thu; 6p-6a Fri & Sat; 8p-4a Sun
What you will do
- Clean and check all hoppers, hoses and material wands
- Retrieve prepared molds and installs into injection molding press.
- Secure mold to platen, assembles heater cartridges and thermocouple leads to the mold.
- Checks for resin availability
- Purge barrel of leftover materials at the conclusion of an order.
- Remove molds from the press and stage for disassembly.
- Enter order information into internal database.
- Communicate closely with supervisor, mold technician and material handler
- Follow Hot Tip procedures for light, dark and clear PC material
- Clean and maintain nozzle tips.
- Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department.
- Maintain clean and organized work area with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, and utilization.
- Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance.
- Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned.
What it takes
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Able to be licensed to operate material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jack, overhead crane hoist, etc.) – we will train
- Able to safely operate handheld and stationary power tools, including torque wrenches
- Able to work safely with sharp and heavy objects (e.g., utility knives, aluminum blocks)
- Able to use measuring instruments such as scales, calipers, dial indicators
- Able to use a computer and calculator. Able to read and write in English, and do basic arithmetic
- Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
- Must be punctual and have good attendance
- Able to comprehend and follow printed and computer-screen instructions, and direction from supervisors or technical leads. Good written and oral communication skills. Strong attention to detail
Bonus to have
- Previous experience in a plastics manufacturing environment e.g., processing, setups
$21.30 - $28.80 an hour
Protolabs offers a competitive total rewards package, and compensation mix vary based on position, such as base wage, as well as other earnings including incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, job function, work experience, specialized skills, training, education, and certifications.
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