Cell Technician/Production Setter - Full-time / Part-time

The Cell Technician will be responsible for systematic problem solving and troubleshooting of molding and assembly equipment using strong mechanical ability, effective communication skills and demonstration of leadership skills.

Main Accountabilities:

Setup & Preventative Responsibilities

• Start-up and shutdown of molding and assembly equipment in accordance with procedures.
• Changes molds and assembly equipment in accordance with the production schedule (KANBAN System).
• Changes molds/assembly equipment to provide consistent part quality protecting company assets.
• Documents all molding/assembly setup and supports recording of downtime.
• Prepares molds and/or fixtures for storage at the completion of a production run.

Communication Skills

• Notifies Manufacturing Supervisor and/or Maintenance of downtime issues.
• Tags tools/fixtures according to the tool repair and maintenance work order procedure.
• Keeps the Manufacturing Supervisor advised of recurring problems existing in the production area

Systematic Problem Solving and Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoots process-related concerns while adhering to setup documentation to maintain consistent quality and production requirements.
• Identify product or process defects in molding and assembly.

Leadership Skills

• Performs duties as an Operator, Material Handler or back-up Manufacturing Supervisor when requested by Maintenance Engineer or Manufacturing Supervisor.
• Provides and assists in giving direction to production employees in regards to work assignments.
• Practices good housekeeping techniques in keeping all areas of responsibility clean, organized, safe and hazard free.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent preferably with vocational education training in skilled trades or other related discipline;
• 2-4 years of experience working with injection molding machine set-up and processing;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Must complete New Employee Orientation and Quality Systems Overview training in addition to any training identified by department management.
• Must have the ability to conduct root cause analysis and present alternative solutions and make repairs and/or adjustments to correct problems.
• Ability to make informed decisions to satisfy internal and external customers.