Summary

Polymer Molding, Inc. is seeking a 1^st shift Mold Changeover Technician as we continue to grow and expand our business. We provide a high-energy environment with a culture that supports individual growth & opportunities. The Mold Changeover Tech is responsible for mold change over, and to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plastic injection molds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review production schedule and identify molds for change over, and react quickly to changing schedules.
• Ensure molds are production ready and provide guidance to injection mold machine operators.
• Change mold inserts over to run different parts and set date codes if needed
• Properly tag molds, inserts, and any secondary equipment
• Clean and lubricate molds upon return from production.  This includes loading and unloading of the solvent tank.
• Provide minor fabrication/repair of mold components, secondary fixtures, and gauges.
• Clean and perform minor repairs to hot manifold/sprue systems.
• Keep accurate account for all molds, inserts, etc., and verify actual location
• Assist fellow employees as the need arises or as instructed by Tool Room Manager.
• Communicate and cooperate fully with management and fellow employees in all aspects of the job.
• Keep work area clean and shelving organized.
• Regular and consistent attendance
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Tool Room Manager or other management personnel.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:

• Basic math skills
• Basic knowledge of tooling and production equipment
• Professional attitude
• Ability to safely operate a pallet jack
• Ability to safely operate various models of forklifts
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve basic mechanical problem

Company

Polymer Molding, Inc. (PMI) is a U.S. manufacturer of plastic protective caps, plugs and custom moldings. These types of products are usually disposable and are commonly used to protect threaded fittings, tubing and valves and in many other applications where contamination or shipping damage needs to be avoided. PMI was founded in its hometown of Erie, Pennsylvania in 1978 as an injection molder and tool builder of toy and consumer specialty products. In 1989, the company introduced its proprietary line of protective products and has grown to one of the leading producers of these types of commodities. The Erie facility has expanded over the years, but instead of trying to be the biggest, the focus has remained on exceptional customer service, quality and value.

Benefits

Full time benefit package, eligible after 30-days including: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, ADD, Paid Time Off, and company match 401kCompany (after one year of service)
Polymer Molding, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.