• Set-Up Technician 2nd Shift

    ITW (Richton Park, IL)


    Job Description:

    Job Description

    Summary:

    Ensures molding machines and peripheral equipment are maintained and efficiently producing good quality parts.

    Duties & Responsibilities:

    • 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

    Trouble shooting of processing problems and defects

    • 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

    Qualifications

    Qualifications:

    • 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

    Compensation Information:

    $26.00-$28.00