Mold Set-Up and Processing Technician

Job title: Mold Set-Up and Processing Technician

About the Role The Mold Set-Up and Processing Technician at Menasha Corporation is responsible for ensuring high-quality operation of injection molding tools and equipment to maintain optimal production and minimize downtime. Works to install molds, set parameters, perform start-ups, troubleshoot, and adjust equipment to ensure stable, efficient, and consistent molding operations.

What You'll Do

• Provide processing assistance to the shift supervisor.
• Perform mold set-ups & changeovers, machine starts ups, lockouts, and shutdowns as required.
• Set up machines for production processing.
• Prepare and follow first piece procedure to ensure conformance and product quality is met.
• Troubleshoot injection molding machines, conduct audits, and monitor parts for quality.
• Ensure cycle time, weight, mold change requirements, etc., are followed and adhered to.
• Work with maintenance, tooling, and quality to reduce quality-related concerns and issues.
• Perform random audits on each machine & monitor the quality of parts produced.
• Monitor parts produced to ensure customer requirements & satisfaction are met.
• Respond to the needs of the operator, packer, etc. by addressing ongoing concerns.
• Work safely and efficiently and use all required personal protective, safety equipment and devices.
• Actively participate, promote & sustain Continuous Improvement, 5S and STW activities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Flexible to work 12-hour continental shift schedule.

What We're Looking For

• Experience operating and troubleshooting injection molding machines and tooling.
• Ability to set up molds, perform changeovers, start-ups, lockouts, and shutdowns.
• Strong understanding of production processing setup and first-piece procedures.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to troubleshoot machines and monitor part quality.
• Ability to monitor cycle times, weights, and mold change requirements, and ensure adherence.
• Collaboration with maintenance, tooling, and quality teams to resolve quality issues.
• Commitment to safety, PPE use, and safe work practices.
• Willingness to participate in Continuous Improvement, 5S, and STW activities.
• Flexibility to work a 12-hour continental shift schedule.

Nice to Have

• Not explicitly specified in the posting.

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the posting.