• Mold Technician

    Altium Packaging (Sparta, TN)


    Location Address:

    600 Vista Drive, Sparta, Tennessee 38583

    Work Shift:

    8hr-1st Shift 6a-2:30p Sparta (United States of America)

     

    The mold technician is responsible for setting molds and dies, and setting up and adjusting compression, injuection, and transfer machines used to mold plastic materials to specified shape according to blueprints and designs.

     

    Essential Function - Roles/Responsibilities Reads specifications to determine machine setup and prescribed temperature and time settings. Positions, aligns, and secures assembled mold or mold components, and machine accessories, onto machine press bed, according to guide marks, using hoist, power tools, and hand tools. Attaches connecting lines, for example air, oil, or water to mold, and adjusts controls to regulate mold temperature. Sets machine controls and turns dials to regulate specified machine forming pressure and plastic curing time in mold. Starts machine to produce sample product. Measures and visually inspects sample product for surface and dimensional defects, using microscope, micrometer, and gauges, and adjusts machine setup to eliminate defects. May also repair and maintain machines and auxiliary equipment, using hand tools and power tools. May also be designated according to type of machine set up as Compression-Molding-Machine Setter (plastic industry), Injection-Molding-Machine Setter (plastics prod )

     

    High School Degree, GED, or equivalent 2+ years blow molding or similar manufacturing experience

     

    Altium Packaging, Our Culture Differentiates Us! We incorporate our Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization and use them as a framework for decision-making. We believe our Guiding Principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers.

     

    Our Guiding Principles

     

    + Act with Integrity & in Compliance

    + Drive Value Creation

    + Be Disciplined Entrepreneurs

    + Focus on the Customer

    + Act with Humility

    + Treat others with Dignity and Respect

    + Seeking Fulfillment in your Work

     

    We Believe in Rewarding our Most Important Resource – Our People! We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.

     

    EEO Statement

     

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

     

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