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Press Operator

Rockford, IL 61109

Posted: 02/08/2023 Industry: Machine Operator Job Number: 51927

Job Description


Job Title: Set Up Technician - Plastics (Falcon)

Shift: 2nd shift - M- F 3pm 11: 30pm

Pay: $23/hr



SUMMARY

The Set Up Technician Apprentice is responsible for the execution of the mechanical set ups of the injection molding machines and the basic PM of the molds.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Read daily the Production Schedule to plan the day



  • Locate the mold scheduled for production and prepare it for the set up



  • Move the mold to the assigned press using the overhead crane



  • Clamp the mold to the platens of the injection machine using the tools assigned



  • Operation of plastics related tools (overhead crane, pneumatic gun, mechanical clamps, appropriate eye bolts, bolts, nuts and washers)



  • Clean the parting surfaces of the mold and update the date wheels to the current date



  • Install and tighten the knock out bars from the ejection plate of the press to the ejection plate of the mold



  • Connect all the cooling circuits according to the mold configuration or cooling diagrams if available



  • Connect all the electrical connectors. Depending on the configuration of the mold they could be safety switches, position sensors or hot runner connectors



  • Start up the thermo-regulators used to control the temperature of the mold



  • Start up the temperature controllers to heat the hot runner up



  • Confirm if the resin is ready to start with the process parameters set up



  • Set up of the robot EOA (End of Arm) desirable



  • Once the mold finishes its production, the Set Up Technician, shall be able to turn the temperature controllers off



  • Purge the cooling lines of the mold using the thermo-regulators



  • Turn the thermo-regulators off



  • Disconnect the electrical connectors and the cooling lines



  • Clean the parting surfaces before closing the mold



  • Unclamp the mold from the platens of the injection machine using the tools assigned to execute this operation (overhead crane, pneumatic gun, mechanical clamps, appropriate eye bolts, bolts, nuts and washers)



  • Remove the knock out bars



  • Take the mold off the press and move it to its assigned storage place



  • Clean the back plates of the mold using the polishing stone



  • Clean the platens of the injection machine using the polishing stone and mold cleaner

OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • This position requires high school diploma or GED - Desirable



  • Proficient in basic reading and math



  • Ability to use hand and power tools



  • Mechanical aptitude



  • Knowledge of Safety and 5S



  • Ability to read blue prints - Desirable



  • Knowledge of safety practices and expectations



  • Knowledge of quality practices and expectations



  • Ability to lift heavy packages and objects




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