Mold Setter II - Buffalo, United States - Harmac Medical Products

Description

Mold Setter II (11pm-7am)

About the Organization Harmac Medical Products, Inc, based in Buffalo, N.Y. is a leading, award-winning contract manufacturer of single-use medical devices, serving the global marketplace for more than 40 years.

With manufacturing locations in the U.S., Ireland and Mexico, the privately held company provides innovative technical solutions and manufacturing services for leading Fortune 500 med-tech companies and high potential start-ups.

Harmac's mission is to change the lives of patients, employees and the communities in which we work.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category Mechanical

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Third

Number of Openings 1

Salary Range

Starting Wage:
$22-27

Description

Job Summary

This position will work the 3rd shift (11 pm - 7 am Sunday- Friday) and perform setups, repairs, and adjustments to injection molding machines.

Job Duties

Positions assembled molds on press bed of molding machine bolts to assemble and align die with matrix.

Installs die on machine using clamps, bolts, and hand tools. Adjusts stroke of RAM.

Connects steam, oil, or waterlines to molding machines.

Sets machine controls to ensure process control during the manufacturing cycle according to procedures.

Places necessary mixtures of resins, dry as required, into hopper.

Starts up sample mold runs and examines samples to ensure all requirements are in place.

Verifies critical dimensions and submits the product to Quality Assurance for approval.

Responsible for general housekeeping of work area.

Sets up and repairs machinery and equipment in accordance with diagrams, sketches, and operation manuals and manufacturers specifications.

Mounts, aligns and bolts fixtures, dies, and welding heads onto fabricating machines.

Performs startup and shutdown of equipment.

Adjusts and sets controls to ensure proper machine operation and timing.

Performs preventative maintenance as scheduled.

Will occasionally load heavy materials into the machine.

Other duties as assigned.

Impact

Set-up and daily monitoring of molding machines and equipment to ensure continuous production.

Communicates with Manager, Plant Engineering to gain approval/escalate necessary changes for plant maintenance.

Why work at Harmac?

Harmac provides our employees with more than just a great place to work.

Our comprehensive benefits package, employee wellness program, and a suite of perks help our people get the most out of their workplace experience.

Harmac offers the following perks and benefits to all employees:

Paid holidays and vacations

Tuition reimbursement program

Quarterly bonuses

Subsidized cafeteria costs

Peer recognition initiatives

Summer scholarships for children and grandchildren of employees

Onsite gym

Employee of the Month program

Onsite social worker to assist with important life events

Daily free fruit and on-site cafeteria


Starting Wage:
$22-27

Position Requirements

Skills/Technical Skills

Computer skills necessary to operate the system maintenance program and operations software.

Understanding of injection molding, hydraulics, pneumatics, preventative maintenance, mold setup/changeovers, and basic electrical.

Ability to work any shift including 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Knowledge

Understands regulated type industries a plus.

Knowledge of medical device manufacturer and supplies knowledge a plus.

World-class manufacturing knowledge a plus.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand.

The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs using good posture and lifting techniques, if object is at an awkward angle or height, a 2 person lift or assist device should be used.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

A Fitness for Duty Examination may be required upon return from a medical leave of absence or when otherwise job-related and consistent with business necessity.

Education

Minimum of a High School Diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or its non-US secondary education equivalent.

Associate degree preferred.

Experience

3-5 years related experience; or 2-year certificate combined with 2 years' industrial mechanic experience.

This position is currently accepting applications.