SETUP TECHNICIAN

JOB TITLE:  SETUP TECHNICIAN

REPORTS TO:  Molding Manager

Job Classification: NON-EXEMPT

Job Status:  FULL TIME

JOB PURPOSE:  

Setup and teardown, including all ancillary equipment, of injection molds from the injection molding machines.  Care and maintenance of injection molds between production runs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

SETUP TECHNICIAN I

• Uphold the Tool Gauge fundamentals in all aspects of job performance.
• Install tooling dies (molds) into injection. 
• Verify, molds and ancillary equipment are safely setup and functioning properly.
• Removal of ancillary equipment from work centers after production runs are complete.
• Clean molds/equipment and store in a safe protected condition.
• Use a variety of hand tools in an appropriate and safe manner.
• Operate a pallet jack.
• Record time spent on tasks.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Operate (machines) while caring for equipment and tools.
• Conduct resin handling, drying, and movement.
• Material dryer operation and cleaning.
• Mold heater setup and operation.
• Verification and documentation of all mold/equipment setup processes.
• Verification and documentation of all equipment parameters.
• Operation of injection molding machine in “Setup Mode.”
• Red tag broken or unsafe tools and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

SETUP TECHNICIAN II

• Operate Forklift.
• Train Material Handler (Mold floor).
• Train Mold Setup (Level 1)
• Issue MRO work orders for damaged/malfunctioning equipment.
• Installation and verification of position switches on all features of a tool
• Proper setup of vacuum verification on tooling.
• Correctly install an additive feeder on an injection molding machine.
• At least 1 year at Tool Gauge, or equivalent manufacturing scenario, as a “Mold setup – 1”
• Other duties as assigned.

SETUP TECHNICIAN III

• Effectively “Purge” an injection molding machine following the SOP’s provided.
• At least 1.5 years at Tool Gauge, or equivalent manufacturing scenario, as a “Mold setup – 2”
• Perform simple, Core/Cavity, insert changes.
• Train Mold Setup (Level 2)
• Operate Reach truck.
• Other duties as assigned.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Effective communication:

• Able to read and write English.
• Able to keep accurate quality records.
• Able to basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)

• Mechanical skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Team oriented.
• Efficient and action driven.
• Motivated self-starter.
• Dependable: Reliable attendance and punctuality.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Successful completion or proven prior experience required as a Setup Technician in Injection Molding to qualify to move from Setup Technician I to Setup Technician II to Setup Technician III.
• Experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in Aerospace preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand for 10 to 12 hours; walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk and hear.  The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include ability to see with 20/20 vision to assess cosmetic requirements, close vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in a factory environment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  Hearing protection is provided.

CONTACT:

• Tool Gauge
• Nicole Brady
• HR@toolgauge.net
• 253-473-2740
• 4315 S Adams St. Tacoma, WA 98409
• Rev. 3.2024