Job Title: Mold Technician
Responsibilities:
* Optimize material, machine, and mold usage to ensure efficient production.
* Perform mold setup and color changes as needed to meet production demands.
* Troubleshoot mold processes, machines, and auxiliary equipment issues, implementing necessary adjustments for quality and reduced downtime.
* Configure mold process parameters to guarantee products meet dimensional and quality requirements.
* Provide technical support to mold technicians and operators.
* Maintain compliance with all mold-related procedures, policies, and work instructions.
* Participate in and support the Quality Management System.
* Contribute to new tool design and development.
* Ensure proper air, water, and material supply to molding machines, monitoring and maintaining high standards.
* Pursue a preventative maintenance approach for injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment, adhering to supplier-recommended PM plans.
* Promote and support TPM projects within the Moulding Department.
* Foster a culture of world-class preventative maintenance thinking, incorporating Industry 4.0 principles and projects.
* Establish and share best practices.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably in Injection Molding/Polymer.
* Strong understanding of polymer science.
* General knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
* Minimum 5 years of experience in a production environment.