Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
JOB SUMMARY
This role will be responsible for setting up, running, and monitoring injection molding machines, and auxiliary molding equipment (grinders, chillers, loaders, robots etc) within a custom injection molding and automation environment. This position ensures production equipment and manufacturing cells operate safely, efficiently, and consistently while meeting production, quality, and customer requirements.
Please Note: This position is for 3rd shift: 10:00pm – 6:00am.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Injection Molding Operations and Set Up
- Set up and run injection molding machines – all basic process steps.
- Safely remove and set up molds in injection molding machines.
- Monitor and run auxiliary molding equipment – grinders, chillers, loaders, robots etc.
Process Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Troubleshoot injection molding process issues and make appropriate adjustments to maintain production and quality requirements.
- Perform preventative maintenance on injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and manufacturing cell components in accordance with established schedules.
- Adhere to preventative maintenance schedule.
- Troubleshoot and repair of equipment.
- Communicate actions and problem resolution to the next shift.
- Perform routine checks on equipment; documents status; completes necessary reports.
- Work from specifications, blueprint drawings, prints and other technical documentation.
- Tear down; replace defective component units and parts such as injection molding machine, screw/barrels, check ring and nozzles, bearings, motors, servo motors, PLC's, gears, electronic drives, clutches, breaks, belts, chains and electrical parts.
Safety and Compliance
- Move, install and adjust appliances, fixtures, motors and other electrical/mechanical equipment for safety.
- Requests assistance from others for any problems beyond area of knowledge or expertise.
- Uses a variety of hand and power tools.
- Follow detailed instructions from others or written format.
- Adheres to siffron Des Plaines safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures.
- Actively speaks up and reports safety, environmental or quality concerns.
Additional Responsibilities
- Verify parts and maintenance inventory and order replacement parts as needed.
- Assist assembly operators, as needed.
- Assist in handling material activities, when required.
- Perform quality audits and inspections.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
EDUCATION, LICENSES, AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience in setting up and running injection molding machines
- Must be self-directed and have the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Experience working some maintenance, at a manufacturing facility.
SKILLS (Language, Mathematical, Reasoning, Other)
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend work orders.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work well with others or in an individual capacity.
- Ability to read blueprints.
- Ability to work different shifts depending on what is required, preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively.
- Able to work in a production environment.
- Ability to stand, bend, and/or stoop
- Able to walk, stand and otherwise perform job functions on concrete floors with safety boots/shoes.
- Ability to work in manufacturing environment occasionally being exposed to dust, odors, fumes and noise.
- Ability to work in extreme hot and cold weather.
siffron Benefits: The hourly range for this role in Des Plaines, IL is $24.24 – $36.36. siffron considers several factors when determining and extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
- 401(k) match (up to 50% of 6%)
- Annual siffron profit share/safe harbor match
- Tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees
- Medical, dental, vision insurance after 30 days of employment
- Flexible spending account and/or health savings account
- Vacation/Personal/Bereavement leaves
- Paid parental leave
- Short & long-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee referral bonus program
- siffron Shared Ownership Works Program
- 10 paid holidays