Set-Up Technician

Summary of Position

The Set-Up Technician position is responsible for removing molds from completed jobs and setting up the next scheduled jobs. In addition, the Set-Up Tech adjusts and troubleshoots the operations of semi-automatic and automatic injection molding machines to maintain the flow and quality of products being produced.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, & Authority

• Sets up molds. Installs knockout pins in the mold (all must be the SAME LENGTH). Mounts, aligns, and connects plastic molding dies on press platens. Must ensure that the machine’s safety features (e.g., drop bar, safety gates) are properly set**. All Safety guards must be in place**. Connects water and air lines to mold where necessary and adjusts controls to regulate the mold temperature.
• Sets machine controls to regulate clamping pressure and speeds. Sets control for injection speeds and pressures. Sets all machines’ timers (e.g., curing time, boost time, hold time and open time) to obtain the proper cycles. Changes machine screw when necessary to obtain proper color. Record all troubleshooting adjustments on the Supervisors Checklist.
• Cleans the entire machine and washes the floor around the machine. All work areas must be kept clean and safe.
• Cycles-in machine. Examines the sample parts for defects, such as flash, sinks, shorts, splay, cracks and closed holes, proper inserts, and codes, and adjusts machine set up to eliminate defects.
• Takes first good shots to Cell Lead for approval.
• Arranges work area and assists in the set-up of auxiliary equipment as required.
• Instructs operators on operating procedures and safety hazards as they pertain to each job after it is set up.
• Trouble shoots operating difficulties by referring to the Sussex IM Trouble Shooting Guidelines. Adjust equipment and machine cycles as necessary to correct molding problems such as shorts, flash, etc.
• Twice during the shift, verifies that we are free of nozzle leaks, Process windows are completed, and parameters are within the stated parameters and Cycle time is matched to the BOM.
• At completion of run, responsible for removing mold from press. Sprays mold with rust preventative, disconnects water lines and blows water out of mold. No mold can be stored with water in water lines.
• Responsible for storing mold in designated storage space. Must tag mold with any needed mold repair.
• Follows Sussex IM’s environmental policies to protect and minimize our impact on the environment.
• Maintains a safe 5S working environment to minimize the possibility of an injury. Acts in a safe manner always and ensures that those around them do not put themselves or others at risk. Reports any unsafe conditions to a manager.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as assigned or required.

Required Education, Credentials, & Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Job Specification

• Minimum of 3 years’ set-up experience in plastic injection molding

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic computer skills including IQMS systems.
• Uses good interpersonal communication techniques to work with subordinates and/or coworkers. Is courteous and helpful when interacting with fellow employees. Helps to create a positive work environment.
• Must have good documentation skills.
• Strong material knowledge
• Demonstrated machine knowledge.
• Strong processing knowledge
• Advanced set-up knowledge
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to gather data and think creatively.
• Good attendance
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs. to shoulder height.

You should be proficient in:

• Plastic Injection Molding
• Set Up
• Set-Up
• Set-Up Technician
• Set up technician