This is a Continental 12 hour rotating shifts days/nights
· Prepare workstations, conveyors for production
· Assist with preparations of resin/materials for production
· Start up the machine after installation and do initial running phase checks to ensure mold is connected correctly, machine is running to correct specifications required and the finished product is at utmost quality
· Review production processes to ensure they are running as the documented process.
· Inspect molds for correct set up and check to ensure proper materials are at the press prior to start. Work with material handler to ensure material is prepared (dried if needed) and available
· Prepare, setup and removal of production molds/tooling as per schedule.
· Monitor productivity (cycle time) of the injection molding process and production scrap.
· Calibrating the color according to operation.
· Communicate with prior and oncoming shifts about work assignments, production expectations and promote shift interaction and awareness
· Review production schedule and coordinate with Shift Supervisor on priorities
· Identify and communicate mold/machine problems to Lead hand and Maintenance
· Work with maintenance to identify machine related issues and tool room to identify mold related issues
· Participate in training initiatives improve skill sets
· Utilize process change log when process adjustments are required
· Properly purge barrel of materials and proper shutdown of machine at the end of an order
· Assist in the installation, set up and commissioning of new equipment.
· Collect and analyze data and samples in support of quality assurance and industrial health and safety programs
· Ensure all equipment operates as per health and safety requirements / equipment specifications.
· Maintain cleanliness of all manufacturing equipment, molds, and work areas, and floor around molding machines.
· Perform all job functions in a protected and healthful manner, abiding by all health and safety rules and regulations.