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Oatey Company 2nd/3rd Shift Plastic Injection Mold Processor - Experienced in Cleveland, Ohio
We currently have 2 openings on the below shifts: 2nd shift: M-F 3:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.* 3rd shift:* M-F 11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.**
Cleveland Manufacturing**
Because our business is growing, we need to hire top talent. We're hoping you're that future team member!
The Cleveland plant is an air-conditioned environment with a team atmosphere and a commitment to safety and quality!
What we're looking for... The person in this role is responsible for the safe, accurate, and timely set-up, processing improvements, and troubleshooting of plastic injection molds, tooling and equipment (including auxiliary equipment) operation while ensuring that safety, quality and productivity goals are achieved on a daily basis.
Expectations & Accountabilities...
- Set-up molds, related tooling and equipment according to daily production schedules; verify equipment is running at required cycle time within specs and quality level prior to releasing for production.
- Ensure tools and material are returned to proper locations before leaving workstation.
- Evaluate and advise Tool room or Maintenance of problems with tooling or equipment.
- Perform first piece inspection and provide QA Tech part for approval after mold changeover.
- Troubleshoot equipment processing problems related to product quality.
- Complete all required production and quality assurance documentation.
- Evaluate, recommend and execute continuous improvement suggestions to improve the operating efficiency as appropriate.
- Follow all safety procedures in completion of job duties.
- Verify all safety-related devices, machine guarding, signage, etc. are in place and functioning prior to releasing equipment for production.
- Wear required PPE.
- Participate in 6S events and sustain 6S standards through good housekeeping and execution of standard work including knowledge of lock out, tag out procedures.
- Maximize the flow of communication for effective performance within the department and between shifts.
- Utilize LEAN Thinking in formal and informal settings including participating in LEAN Events (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Projects, Just-Do-It), submitting Suggestions, attending LEAN Training, and improving work cell/areas of responsibility daily.
- Use visual tools and display boards and update them as appropriate.
- Document all changes resulting from LEAN activities.
- Accept and embrace change necessary for continuous improvement.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers by willingness to take on additional responsibility and/or support.
- Other duties as assigned.
What you'll need to be successful...
- Three (3) to five (5) years of prior related work experience with plastic injection molding processing and equipment knowledge, set-up and maintenance.
- Working knowledge/ability to setup injection molding equipment to achieve desired specification.
- Equipment and mechanical aptitude to perform processing, mold and equipment troubleshooting.
- Basic computer skills needed with solid understanding of equipment and mechanical aptitude.
- Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment and meet operational deadlines while training others.
- Flexibility/dependability to meet demands of 24-hour ops. Weekend and/or evenings probable.
- Knowledge of lockout/tagout, machine guarding and applicable OSHA/Oatey safety standards.
Experience that will set you apart....
- Experience in tool and die shop.
- Prior tow motor, scissor lift and crane certification.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Why Oatey?
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