DIE SETTER

Job Description

Job Description

We are an injection molding company that services the Food, Consumer Goods, Dispensers, and Appliance industries. A career with Commercial Plastics (CP) is full of opportunity to teach and learn from your colleagues, you will have plenty of chances to grow professionally. You will also enjoy a friendly, clean, and encouraging workplace, you will not just be another employee – you will be an integral member of the Team.

Benefits include:

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Company sponsored STD & LTD Insurance

401 (k) Match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Standard Shift runs Monday - Friday

Scheduled hours:

1st Shift - Mon - Friday, 6am - 2pm

Key Accountabilities (results expected to achieve):

Meet or exceed plant goals for setup time, downtime reduction, scrap reduction and press optimization

Key Responsibilities (tasks that you do to achieve the accountabilities):

Ensures company standards for safety, quality and customer satisfaction are met or exceeded

Cleans molding machines, machine equipment, and molds

Completes needed documentation for set ups required including but not limited to assignment sheets and nozzle torque sheets

Transfers molds as needed by utilizing overhead cranes, forklifts, and hoists

Sets up molds in molding machine to include auxiliary equipment

Maintains clean workstation and continuously practices housekeeping standards throughout facility

Responsible for installing multi-nozzles, clamps and ready rods

Performs insert changes on vertical presses

Diagnosis of thermocouples and heat related issues

Follows electrical and hydraulic diagrams

Installs hydraulic lines and electrical cords

Rigging molds up to the capabilities of hoist equipment

Performs all other assignments as required

Qualities for Success:

1+ year experience in manufacturing environment

Previous injection plastics experience or Material Handling experience preferred

Basic computer skills, including familiarity with touch screens

Must be able to read and comprehend English

Must be able to follow specifications, simple instructions, and setup sheets

Basic math skills, including calculations and measurement

Able to work overtime hours according to business need

Pays close attention to detail and makes accuracy a priority

Follows set directions and procedures

Able to work with a team or independently

Mechanical aptitude

Knowledge of hand tools and what they are used for

Basic knowledge of hydraulics

Ability to operate a hoist, crane, and fork lift (with company training)

Dedicated to safety for self and others

Problem solver; able to troubleshoot issues independently or escalate when necessary; sense of accountability and sound professional judgement

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

Highly organized and able to work with and direct others

Experience using MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint

Physical & Mental Demands:

Able to lift 65 lbs up to shoulder height daily on an on-going basis without assistance

Able to lift 50 lbs above head occasionally

Push, pull, bend, twist, and stoop on an on-going basis

Grip and hold parts and hand tools continuously (8 hours)

Use miscellaneous hand tools including manual, pneumatic, and powered

Ability to work with small parts down to a bolt size of ” in diameter

Good hand and wrist dexterity

Visually inspect all parts

Stand and walk for extended periods of time

Must be able to handle extremely heavy items with equipment such as forklifts, cranes, and hoist

Occasionally ascends/descends ladders to work on machinery

Crawl into tight spaces daily (1-2 hours)

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work Environment:

This position is often required to conduct business on the manufacturing floor. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work near moving mechanical parts and could be exposed to chemical or electrical shock risk. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, and noise levels that are typically moderate.

Protective Clothing Required:

Safety glasses

Hearing protection

Steel/composite toe and slip resistant safety shoes

Cut-resistant gloves

Bump Caps

Face shield

Kevlar sleeves

FR Clothing complaint when needed

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Full-time