Mold Maintenance Technician Perform a wide range of operations and
duties including: All aspects of mold introduction, maintenance and
repair. Process support for complex problems as well as backup for
day-to-day problems. Provide maintenance support for major and routine
issues as needed and other manufacturing duties, which support the
operation and production of Injection Molded Cases. ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS
Mold Responsibilities: Responsible for all production aspects of mold
introduction, maintenance and repair. Work from engineering prints,
assembly drawings, manufacturer\'s documentation, blueprints,
electrical/electric schematics, operating instructions, standard safety
procedures, written and verbal instructions. Use machine tools, hand
tools, small power tools, electrical hoists, testing equipment, etc.
Responsibilities include the following: Actively participate in the
Engineering Design Review process with R&D and vendors. Lead department
in the development of procedures for startup of new molds. Act as the
liaison between R&D and production in facilitating the production
process. Develop PM program for each new mold and develop the process to
put each new mold into production. Train machine technicians on any
unique processing requirements for new molds. Lead department in
maintaining knowledge of latest advances in tooling concepts and
equipment by providing periodic reports to management and ongoing
communication within the department. Make hoses, replace cylinders, and
configure hydraulics including pressure, fittings, and hoses. Wire limit
switches, a wide range of proximity switches, heat controllers, and
thermocouples. Respond to all mold-related plumbing issues including
temperature controllers, flow rate, and pressure. Maintain mold finish
through sandblasting; preserve plating; pipefitting; select and fit
inserts. Clean, grease, vent, prevent damage, replace worn parts,
maintain daily log, and create mold maintenance schedule and procedures.
4/05 Work with external suppliers to coordinate mold work that cannot be
completed in house. Process Technician Responsibilities: Responsible for
working as a process technician as needed. Troubleshoot complex problems
by providing expertise and support to machine technicians in the set up
and operation of machines and by addressing major problems on
off-shifts. This may include: . Material Process issues - wiring, servo
faults, filling issues, positioning errors, or clamp/tonnage issues
Machine Issues - Assist in R & D setup and testing of new machines.
Resolve problems with wiring, filling issues, positioning errors, or
clamp/tonnage issues. Tooling Issues - could involve problems with
hydraulics, short shots, venting, ejector pins, damage to tooling, stuck
parts, and mold finish. Robot Issues - Diagnose and correct day-to-day
problems with robot positioning, programming, wiring, or component
parts. Auxiliary Equipment Issues - Could involve problems with heat
controllers, water tower, chillers, or material dryers or loaders.
Maintenance Responsibilities: Responsible for arranging purchase of and
maintaining inventory of critical spare parts, providing support and
back-up to designated maintenance associates. Injection Molding
Machinery - Assembly of new machinery and repair of machine components.
Repairs may be things such as; replacing the injection unit pump, the
machine way, face seal o-rings and broken hoses. Blow Mold Machinery -
Repairing hydraulic hoses or auxiliary equipment. General - Provide back
up for Manufacturing Services Associates including repair of tools or
auxiliary equipment