Plastics Technician - Avondale, United States - Watts Water Technologies

Watts Water Technologies

Verified Company

Avondale, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

The Plastics Technician optimises the operation of the 5 Netstal plastic injection moulding machines to ensure they are running efficiently, supplying ISO compliant injection moulded parts to Assembly.

Working with the Mould Shop Manager and Supervisor, the role is responsible for streamlining the production process from raw material to finished goods, including mould optimisation (and may include the installation of robotic equipment which interfaces with the Netstal machines).

Plastics Technician

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Technical

Make sure products are produced on time and are to ISO standards
Manufacturing engineering, including standard operation, waste elimination, continuous improvement, engineering change and control
Use vernier callipers, micrometers and gauges to ensure product is moulded within specification
Perform start ups and shut down of equipment
Set and programme all machinery in the mould shop
Improve moulding parameters and streamline process
Technical oversight of die setting all moulding machines and checking samples
Perform insert changing and safe and accurate storage of inserts using safety equipment
Follow the production schedule when assisting production
Improving production processes and despruing machines used in the Plastics Department
Implement Mould Shop automation and efficiency improvements
Input in the design and manufacture of automation, sorting equipment and new tooling
Maintenance of moulding machines and ancillaries
Advise on maintenance schedule and systems
Trouble shooting and resolving problems as they arise
Sorting and weight counting finished parts when required
Mixing materials and filling hoppers when required
Report all tool damage, wear and possible need for modification to the manager and advise on corrective action
Ensure high quality of all work performed

Production

Make sure products are produced on time and are to ISO standards
Monitor and record the quality of moulded parts as per ISO set up sheets
Follow the production schedule when assisting production
Return dies to die rack/storage area sprayed cleaned and lubricated when required
Ensure ISO manual is adhered to and any variances in procedure are brought to the attention of the manager
Sorting and weight counting finished parts when required
Mixing materials and filling hoppers when required
Correctly complete production/quality documentation
Report all tool damage, wear and possible need for modification to the manager and advise on corrective action
Ensure high quality of all work performed

Compliance

Comply with relevant legislation, regulations and policy that impact on/relate to Apex
Keep sensitive customer and/or product information confidential

Health and Safety

Compliance with all Apex Health and Safety policies and procedures
Actively contribute to Health and Safety initiatives
Promote the continuous improvement of all aspects of Health and Safety
Ensure safe work practices and encourage a safe working environment for team and others

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

New Zealand Certificate in Manufacturing (Plastics) or Plastics Processing (Level 2, 3 or 4. Preferred but not essential)
Current Reach Forkhoist Licence (Preferred but not essential, training can be provided)
Current First Aid Certificate (Preferred but not essential, training can be provided)

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE