Job Description:
SMC Ltd. in Somerset, WI is looking for a Mold Setup Technician for a 1st shift opportunity.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare molding machines, robots, and work cells for start-up as well as performing basic startups and trouble shooting.
- Set-up Thermoplastic/LSR machines according to procedures and start press off of master process.
- Set-up and Start up robots with existing program, modifying program to pick parts safely and efficiently.
- Set-up hot/cold runner systems and load program, ability to make adjustments if needed.
- Act as back-up for material handler, mold cleaner, or wherever else assigned.
- Perform screw and barrel cleans as required.
- Set-up process monitoring equipment and load program, match template curves when starting the job.
- Set-up work cells according to work center layout in IQMS.
- Maintain a safe, clean work environment.
- Perform resin changes, both plastics and LSR, including changing pails and drums on dosing pumps.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 year experience in Thermoplastic/LSR machine set-up and completion of SMC set-up training program.
- High School or GED Diploma
- Knowledge of IQMS, material handling system, molds and the ability to clean them for production run.
- Must be mechanically inclined and be able to work in a fast paced environment with the ability to adapt to constant changes.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
You should be proficient in:
- Blueprint Reading
- Mold / Die Setups
- Preventive Maintenance
- Production Setups
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- Injection Molding Machines
- Thermoforming Machines
