Set-Up Technician

Company: FLAMBEAU INC.
Location: Madison
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

PURPOSE & EXPECTATIONS The purpose of this position is to provide support to the Molding Technician and to direct manufacturing activities in the form of mold set-up, auxiliary equipment set-up, and other duties as assigned. The Set-Up Technician is expected to perform all activities in a safe manner and ensure that their efforts provide a safe work environment for others. The Set-Up Technician is responsible for implementation of quality systems as identified in the Flambeau Inc., Madison GA Quality Manual and supporting documentation. There may be other duties and responsibilities expected that are too numerous and varied to describe in this format. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Transportation of molds to and from storage areas. Set up and pulling of molds into injection or blow molding presses, as defined by procedures. Starting (cycling) of molding process on each machine. Document activities related to processing set up, changes and variances. Set up, break down and proper storage of auxiliary equipment. Perform general maintenance activities on equipment. Perform activities in a safe manner, ensuring that process operates in a safe manner. Wipe down and general cleaning of molds, presses & other equipment and maintain good housekeeping in work areas. Ability to drive forktruck and obtain license. Maintain an acceptable attendance record. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Sitting, standing or walking for periods up to three hours at a time. Reaching, feeling, handling or grasping; twisting, turning and bending, sometimes in awkward body positions. Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 100 pounds or less. Ability to properly distinguish colors and shades of colors. Working with various hand tools, power tools and machining equipment up to eight hours at a time. ENVIRONMENTAL & WORKING CONDITIONS Inside work on manufacturing floor Work with some lubricants or other chemicals. EQUIPMENT USED Hand tools and power tools such as drills, saws, hammers, ratchets and screwdrivers. Fork truck. Machining equipment such as lathe, mill, surface grinder. Brass cavity tools. Specialized/custom tools such as overhead crane. Auxiliary equipment such as grinder, hot stamp machine, sonic welder, material dryer, pad printer, magnetizer, automatic assembly equipment, mold temperature controllers, part pickers, robots, etc. Personal protective equipment as required. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Effective communication skills written and oral. Ability to read, write, add, subtract, multiply & divide. Valid driver s license. Ability to properly give instruction to others and properly act on input received from others. Formal training in or equivalent knowledge of injection molding processing. Proven mechanical aptitude. Working knowledge of secondary and auxiliary equipment. Working knowledge of molding resins. Ability to follow all company work rules, policies, procedures and guidelines. EDUCATION High school diploma. Minimum of two-years of equivalent experience; technical degree related to maintenance preferred. A score of 16 or higher on the Wonderlic Personnel Test. MEDICAL Applicants will be required to submit to a drug screen after an employment offer has been made. The employment offer is contingent on receiving negative test results. The use of any tobacco product is prohibited in the manufacturing/warehouse areas and only permitted in designated areas outside the building. All associates must be fit for duty when reporting for any activities that are paid for by Flambeau Inc., Madison GA. If there is a reasonable suspicion as to an individual s fitness for duty, that individual may be asked to submit to a drug screen or medical examination or both. Any refusal to cooperate under a reasonable suspicion situation, will place the associate into corrective discipline which may include discharge. WAGES & BENEFITS Wages and benefits are determined by current company policies in effect._Flambeau offers a competitive wage plus medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, 401(k), life, and more!__All offers of employment by Flambeau are contingent on completion of a drug test within 2 business days of your offer acceptance and a background check with results in compliance with company policy.__Flambeau, Inc. is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability Employer and Drug Free Workplace.__Upon hire, Flambeau uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility for roles based in the United States._Location: 1330 Atlanta Hwy, Madison, GA 30650Job Type: Full-time

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