• Understand and implement all safety rules and policies on a daily basis.
• Troubleshoot mold process problems.
• Effectively communicate machine, tooling and quality problems.
• Ensure that the correct production orders are running to the correct specifications on assigned machines.
• Ensure that assigned machines are running at the standard cycle.
• Monitor assigned machines throughout the shift, periodically checking parts and performing inspection and testing according to the appropriate data acquisition plan.
• Troubleshoot quality defects and make any process changes necessary to eliminate the defects.
• Record corrective actions using available software programs.
• Maintain assigned molds, machines and auxiliary equipment in proper working order.
• Effectively communicate machine, tooling and quality problems.
• Perform machine start-ups and shutdowns and ensure line clearances are performed per appropriate instructions.
• Perform Inspector Packer and/or Material Technician duties when necessary.
• Participate in routine practices and team projects relating to TPM, 5S, Six Sigma, Scrap, SMED, Safety, Quality, etc.
• Develop a team environment on the shop floor.
• Participate in on-going training programs.
• Train fellow associates and perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum six months injection molding manufacturing experience and/or training
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.                                    
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.                        
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of manufacturing software and order processing systems.

Physical Demands 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 is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.