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JOB TITLE:

Molding Process Technician

DEPARTMENT:

San Antonio

REPORTS TO:

Shift Team Leader

DESCRIPTION:

The Molding Process Technician is responsible for ensuring that all molds are maintained appropriately and run efficiently.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Train personnel in molding machine operations so that they can perform their jobs in a safe productive manner.
• Set-up, start and approve production runs using accepted GW quality standards. Update and maintain set up sheets and process sheets.
• Diagnose and correct problems with the molding processes, including molds, set ups, automation, etc.
• Recommend tooling changes that will improve the process capability.
• Monitor molding parameters, using approved techniques such as SPC/SQC, to ensure conformance to quality guidelines and standard cycles.
• Initiate MCA’s and work orders to correct problems with molds, molding machines, and auxiliary equipment.
• Perform minor record keeping tasks.  This includes, but may not be limited to, recording cavitation levels, downtime reasons, machine logs, process adjustment notations on Process Control Charts, etc.
• Do regular preventive maintenance to the molds, such as cleaning and greasing.
• Perform as acting Shift Supervisor in the absence of the Shift Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as defined by the Shift Team Leader / Supervisor.
• Strive to be a contributive and supportive member of our GW Plastics San Antonio organization, displaying a cooperative and positive attitude towards our Company, including its policies, procedures, and employees.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, required.
• Applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience to meet the minimum requirements of the job. 
• Math aptitude required.
• Computer literate, a plus.
• Good communication skills.