Location: Winfield,KS, USA
This job was posted by : For more information, please see: /ObjectiveThe Machine Tender is responsible for following work instructions to set up programming and raw materials required to produce quality blow mold parts/products to set quality specifications and standards. This position supports process technicians in daily machine operation by keeping resin, color, and regrind at each machine.Essential FunctionReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Job scope includes:Follow work order instructions and production scheduleProperly clean and prepare blow mold machines for the production of new productLoad programming and verify settings for the result of the production of quality parts/productsIdentify raw materials required and coordinate with other departments to load the material into the machinesCoordinate with the quality department to obtain first article approvals for productions to beginTroubleshoot using root cause analysis processesMake advanced programming machine and tooling adjustments to maintain the production of quality products to meet quality specifications and standardsSupport Process Technicians with various activities, relating to machine start-up and operation and color-changes, troubleshooting, and problem identificationOther duties assignedCompetenciesUnderstanding of machine operation and how to check machine temperature and increase temperature appropriately to prepare for machine productionAble to calibrate programmer, zero out the machine to ensure accurate machine performance and measurementsObtain customer specifications from the last production runLoad program and review specifications in preparation for productionReview each early part of conformance/non conformance to specificationsCheck cycle time, product weight and visual integrity of the parts which have not yet received first part approval from the Quality DepartmentReceive first part approval from QA and begin production in coordination with safety manager and Manufacturing SupervisorAdhere to safety policies and guidelines