Mold Technician - 2nd Shift

What’s the job?

Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor and the Senior Technical Lead the Molding Technician I will perform color checks, color changes, quality tests, relieve for breaks, assist in basic mold changes, set up printers and packing stations, clean and set up grinders and other duties assigned to the individual as needed.

Shift: 2nd shift - 2:45pm - 11:00pm M-F (will train on 1st shift until ready to move to 2nd shift) 
Compensation: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour with a $1.20 shift differential once moved to 2nd shift

Responsibilities:

EHS and 6S

• Ensure safe work environment in plant.
• LOTO authorized.
• Identify, eliminate, and/or communicate any unsafe conditions.
• Comply with all PPE requirements.
• Comply with all CertainTeed Siding and EHS Policies
• Maintain and improve cleanliness of assigned working areas.
• Demonstrate active preventive engagement in EHS through performing STOP Observations and safety/environmental reporting.

Quality

• Be able to understand and communicate what a good quality part is.
• Perform hourly color checks.
• Abide by all ISO 9001 and 14001 procedures.
• Ensure that product packaging specification are followed.
• Perform basic visual quality checks.

Production

Responsible for aspects of production including:

• Reduction of regrind generation and increased reuse of regrind.
• Reduction of Scrap
• Minimizing Lbs per color change while not sacrificing quality
• CIL (clean, inspect, lube) assigned equipment.
• Automation set-up and troubleshooting proficiency at the basic level.
• Read work orders and production schedules to determine specifications, such as materials to be used.
• Print and distribute labels as needed.
• Assist in box erection as needed.
• Set up packing stations and printers as needed.
• Package on molding machines as needed.
• Assist in mold changes as needed as secondary mold setter.
• Support CertainTeed Molded Product’s goals and plans.
• Maintain and improve visual factory.
• Start and navigate Chewbacca and the IS grinder.
• Maintain the Inkjet printers.
• Be a backup for QC or forklift.