Molding Tech II

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Setup, maintain injection molding presses, molding processes and equipment/material system support. Thoroughly tear down clean individual injection molds and reassemble.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Molding Technician ll may be assigned to the Mold Setup, Mold Tool Shop or Maintenance groups.

• Must be able to fill out documentation accurately and legibly.

• Follow written instructions

• Performs functions that require full knowledge of general aspects of the job.

• Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature, but recognizes the need for occasional deviation from accepted practice.

• May escalate issues to supervisor for resolution, as deemed necessary.

• Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.

• Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.

• Ability to operate and understand the function of all equipment in the Molding Department.

• Ability to organize and direct progress on numerous assigned projects simultaneously.

• Identifies and corrects any condition that would compromise the safety of any employee. All work will be performed in a clean, safe environment according to Fresenius policy.

• Interface with department personnel to optimize product quality and production efficiency.

• Must interface and work conjointly with the Shift Supervisor and Maintenance Technician with routine maintenance tasks as required and assist with scheduled and unscheduled equipment repairs.

• Interface with the applicable personnel on mold issues and repair needs.

• Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues and/or in making recommendations.

• Support and assist the Supervisor in start-up of new fabricated tooling, processes and equipment as well as testing and validation requirements.

• Collaborate with individuals representing other departments, and/or representing outside organizations.  Contacts involve the obtaining or providing of information or data on matters of moderate importance to the function of the department or which may be of a sensitive nature.

• May provide assistance to junior level staff with more complex support tasks that require a higher level of understanding of functions, as directed by immediate supervisor.

• Maintain general housekeeping of working area and plant.

• Follow all Fresenius Policies.

• Regular attendance and maintaining a good attendance record is an essential function of the job.

• Other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations.  See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand 90% of a 12 hour shift, walk; talk or hear and wear personal protective equipment that may include safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, and smock. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

SUPERVISION:

• None

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma required; Associate’s Degree or Technology related certificate desirable (Scientific Molding, Technical College Certificate, etc.) 

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 2 – 4 years’ related experience.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.