What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mold Setup Technician position at ZAAS?
The company was founded in Ontario, CA, in 1982, is a full-spectrum custom injection-molding manufacturer for customers in the Medical, Automotive and Commercial industry sectors.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for setting up molds in automatic and manually operated plastic injection mold machines.
- Obtains mold at mold rack or from mold maker. Inspects mold for obvious flaws, damage and to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Adjusts machine openings (platen) for mold size and installs required fittings.
- When mold has been set in the proper position, secures the position of the mold with mold clamps and makes appropriate adjustments.
- Attaches and secures knock-out bars and makes required adjustments to the clamping unit of the machine.
- Installs water fittings, plumbing, hydraulic fittings and accessories.
- Cleans the molding surfaces of the mold after installation is completed.
- When production job is completed, removes the mold and returns mold to the proper position on the mold rack.
- The same procedure is followed for every mold set-up, with some minor variations, depending upon whether it is a hydraulic or conventional mold.
- Sets up an average of 3 molds a day which can take from 1 to 5 hours, per set up. Logs in information on control charts. Completes work order request forms.
- Able to work weekends and overtime, as needed. Works under direct supervision of floor supervisor or assistant floor supervisor.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
- Signing bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ontario, CA 91761: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Plastics injection molding: 5 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $20 - $25
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