Molding Lead Process Technician - Job Description

Summary: Effectively perform the functions of setup, operation and process of injection and compression molding machines. Provide supervision, oversight and guidance to the Molding department employees involved in the same to ensure products are manufactured efficiently, safely, on time and in accordance with Rogan and customer specifications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assign and coordinate shift activities based on production schedules to meet customer order requirements.
2. Ability to setup and establish process for new injection molds.
3. Install and / or supervise the installation of molds including cooling, robotics, auxiliary equipment and material in accordance with established criteria
4. Start or supervise the starting of molding machines per established cycles and complete first article approvals
5. Review work centers for proper equipment operation, setups, and raw materials
6. Ensure adherence to process standards (cycles, etc.) and efficiencies or submit requests for adjustments.
7. Assist with compiling information for the process information books (PIB).
8. Ensure proper material usage per documentation to minimize scrap and rejects or submit requests for adjustments.
9. Set-up and adjust process and troubleshoot molding issues using scientific methods, as needed, within set guidelines to ensure product quality and standard process efficiencies are maintained.
10. Ensure accurate reporting of daily production, scrap, downtime and efficiencies.
11. Communicate tooling, process, machine, quality, and schedule issues/opportunities with other shift supervisors and associated responsible parties to optimize efficiencies, resource utilization, on time delivery and product quality. Seek advice and make decisions for solving production and technical problems.
12. Monitor and requisition required materials, supplies, and tools.
13. Remove molds or supervise the removal of molds at the completion of the run and prepare for storage or repair. Clean work area in preparation for the next job.
14. Ensure that the department follows all Quality Operating Procedures.
15. Ensure the safety, order and cleanliness of the department
16. Report all mold, machine or equipment problems to the proper personnel for review and correction. Take immediate action regarding any unsafe conditions as they arise.
17. Provide operator assistance and training.
18. Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience- High School education or GED with some college or similar coursework in Plastics plus 5 to 10 years of related experience in an injection molding environment.

Certificates/Licenses- RJG or equivalent scientific molding – preferred

Language Skills- Ability to read, write and interpret documents such as reports, correspondence, multi-level instructions, procedures and requirements and the ability to converse in a way that allows effective transfer of facts, concepts and other information related to the position.

Math Skills- Intermediate mathematical skills required to add, subtract, multiply, divide, work with fractions, decimals, percents and all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and ratios as well use a calculator and interpret graphs and tables.

Reasoning Skills- Ability to understand limited cause and affect, create instructions, solve practical problems and deal with a variety of complex variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Computer Skills- Basic skills using manufacturing software.

Supervisory Skills- Assigns and monitors work that is either closely defined or repetitive in nature. Able to deal with low-level employee issues such as attendance but requires supervisory assistance when dealing with moderate or complex employee issues.

Supervision Received- Plans and arranges a significant portion of work against defined objectives.

Environment and Physical Demands

Environment- Work is performed in a well lighted, air conditioned, light manufacturing environment. Noise level is low to moderate.

Physical Demands- Regularly required to talk and hear; sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel and crouch; use hands to handle and feel; reach with hands and arms including overhead. Required lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The job duties and responsibilities identified in this job description are not intended to be all inclusive, but rather a representative of the majority of the duties and responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. No job description should be construed as a contract of employment.