Mechanical Assembler

Job Summary: Perform mold changes and work cell setups based on daily production schedule as well as mold stages and tooling inventory.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: NOTE: Plastic Molding Technology, LLC. unilaterally may change the requirements of this job description at any time. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepares molds and inserts in advance according to Master Production Schedule
• Responsible for efficient plastic mold injection inserts, mold changes, and mold/parts maintenance.
• Responsible for removing and installing molds in a variety of sizes and makes of molding machine based on production schedule in a timely and efficient manner.
• Use of overhead cranes to set molds
• Setup secondary equipment as required for job
• Remove scheduled molds from mold rack or Tool Room and stage by the press.
• pick up molds that completed the run and store back to Mold rack or Tool Room if PM is needed
• PM platens and platen holes, maintain log for platen maintenance
• Refurbish water hoses on mold set up cart
• Cycle count mold locations for accuracy as per BOM
• Support production on SMED activities

Required Qualifications (includes education, skills and experience): The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Mechanical knowledge
• Willing to work graveyard shift
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Basic Knowledge of Plastic Injection Molding (preferred)
• Must possess a sense of urgency while performing tasks accurately
• No experience needed

Needed Attributes:

• Ability to multi-task and be detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Strong team player, friendly, patient
• Dependable and self-motivated
• Able to work with a diverse group of people

Working Conditions and Physical Effort: 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; sit; talk or listen
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; lift overhead; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• This position requires frequent manual dexterity in combination with eye/hand coordination such as keyboarding and assembling small parts.
• Will have repetitive hand motions and prolonged periods of standing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Would you be willing to accept the position under a temp agency for 40 days*?

*Permanent hiring upon successful completion of probation period.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Crane: 1 year (Preferred)
• Forklift: 2 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location