Machine/Equipment Set-up/Setter II

Duties/ Responsibilities 

• Maintain process control across all injection molding machines ensuring production is acceptable to quality standard.  

• Implement necessary parameter changes to uphold quality standard. 

• Optimize IMM cycles for efficiency, repeatability, and overall improved cycle time without compromising part quality. 

• Document critical process parameters for all molding machines daily, following QS and ISO control practices. 

• Collaborate with team to efficiently change molds as needed in molding machines ranging from 17 to 400 ton. 

• ITW has Nissei, Van Dorn, Cincinnati Roboshot, and Toshiba IMM. 

• Set up and troubleshoot secondary/ automation as required.  

• Perform parameter adjustments to robot programs for efficient start-ups and production runs as necessary. 

• Perform robotic programming, from simple pick and place to positional teaching. 

• ITW utilizes Yushin HOP 3/5 and YCII of various sizes. 

• Perform material changes as required and maintain a proper flow of material during production runs. 

• Extensive knowledge of processing with different resins is necessary. 

• ITW uses different grades, some glass filled, of PP, PA66, PBT, Acetal and more. 

• Complete all required documentation according to safety, quality and production, following QS and ISO control practices. 

• Responsible for quality control on individual shift including Blueprint reading, Digital Caliper, and Optical Comparator use. 

• Responsible for packaging the finished product, applying proper label, and date coding boxes (when needed to assist General Operators or during absences). 

• Ability to operate a forklift for completion of daily tasks. 

• Maintain a clean and organized production facility, adhering to 5’s standards and practices. 

• Lead by example on the production floor, setting an efficient and hard-working standard for all employees. 

Qualifications 

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a set-up/ process technician role. 

• Experience with setting up new processes and launching molds is preferred but not required. 

• Knowledge of scientific molding principles, decoupled molding II. 

• Experience working with 3-axis robot EOAT including standard swing type runner take-out and all access servo driven standard take-ou