LifeMade - Mold Tech

LifeMade Products LLC, a Jadex Inc operating company, is a global provider of disposable tableware and temperature control packaging solutions supporting a variety of sectors including healthcare and food preservation. We are the industry leader in U.S temperature-control packaging and single-use consumer goods manufacturing. Our brands include LifeMade Consumer Products, Lifoam®, Diamond®, FreezPak®, Envirocooler® and ProPak®. LifeMade Products LLC has 8 manufacturing locations in the domestic United States . Our mission is to create superior products that push industries forward, LifeMade strives to make life – better.

Position Summary
Process/Mold Technician is responsible for high-level electronic, process, calibration, and controls knowledge of all manufacturing equipment. Process/Mold Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing molds and injection equipment. Monitors and reports issues with injection molds, makes recommendations for refurbishment based on production factors such as cycles, process capability and tooling history. Process/Mold Technician will standardize and calibrate critical equipment parameters to ensure repeatable processes that are following OEM diagrams, operation manuals and specifications. Process/Mold Technician will provide technical solutions to drive down cycle times and scrap. Must be a self-starter willing to accept “operational responsibility” and ready to work any shift, including weekends when necessary.

Primary Functions

• MUST work safely following all OSHA and GMP requirements and set a good example for all.
• Responsible for diagnosing, repairing and calibrating all automated and semi-automated equipment.
• Must be familiar with PLCs and HMI controls.
• Use AssetEssentiials (CMMS) software to track all planned and unplanned repairs. Complete daily inspections generated by AssetEssentials.
• Participates in the preventative maintenance program insuring optimum machine utilization.
• Recommend and lead innovative improvements to upgrade equipment and processes.
• Interacts directly with outside vendors to troubleshoot equipment issues and request quotes for machine repair parts.
• Ensure accuracy of maintenance history records for all equipment.
• Interface with production when necessary to schedule equipment maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair both mechanical and electrical problems on equipment and provide timely

short-term and long-term recommendations.

• Where applicable, provides timely and detailed information to management on equipment status,

issues, corrective actions, and updates on activities that had taken place during the applicable shift.

• Shows proactive thinking in training and development of shift personnel to maximize efficiencies in

the shift operation.

• Coordinates with production and on all issues that are beyond the skill level of the shift team

to ensure accurate communication of needs for repair and timeliness for completion.

• Improve our inventory system for equipment spare parts that meets the needs of the molding

department, complete with order points, parts specification and cost controls.

• Perform maintenance task such as interfacing with the Engineering Team and react to urgent

requests that could impact production.

• Perform root cause analysis on machine issues.
• Troubleshoot and modify PLC configurations to meet production needs, as applicable.
• Coordinate and fabricate any necessary tool and equipment that supports various departments in the facility.
• Assist with adherence to the preventative maintenance program that meets the molding/assembly

department(s) performance goals.

• Where applicable, participate in cross-functional teams for the purchase of new equipment. Oversee

the installation of various equipment, commission and complete customer sign-off process.

• Supports a quality first approach to daily tasks to provide the best product to our customers.
• Supports the QMS by adhering to the system requirements.
• Understands and follows plant safety rules. Helps to identify and eliminate any safety hazard or

concern. Assists in monitoring of quality of work output.

• Maintains compliance with company policy and procedures.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Responsible for reporting any problems or concerns to direct Supervisor.
• Promote Teamwork and foster an exemplary working environment. Interact with coworkers in a constructive manner, which enhances employee satisfaction. Strives to have no conflicts with other

employees.

• Requires regular attendance to perform essential element as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of practical work experience in an injection molding operation.
• Familiar with PLC programming and electrical controls, as applicable.
• Detailed knowledge in the mechanical and design areas of automation with general machining

capabilities, as applicable.

• Thorough familiarity with hydraulic function of manufacturing equipment.
• Thorough familiarity with Electrical/Electronic components of manufacturing equipment.
• Self-motivated to learn and perform job tasks to meet or exceed customer and company

expectations.

• Demonstrates the capacity to work at an efficient rate to meet production goals and standards.
• Effectively communicates with others both verbally and in writing.
• Primary schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00AM to 3:00PM.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends with short notice as applicable.

Physical Requirements
The conditions herein 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 essential job functions. Please refer to the Physical Job
Description, which is contained as a separate document, for more detail.

Environment: Normal manufacturing environments; work with machinery and media in or around
confined spaces; exposure to chemicals, grease and oils.
Physical: Sufficient physical ability to perform heavy lifting and carrying; reaching, kneeling, crawling,
climbing; standing for moderate periods of time.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer
screens and printed documents.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Other: Ability to work overtime or occasionally on weekends with short notice.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of responsibilities for this position, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Company management may assign other relevant, business-related duties.

Jadex Inc and its Businesses do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Salary : $44,200 - $56,000