Set Up Technician- Dayshift

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IPL is a global leading sustainable packaging solutions provider that manufactures specialty rigid packaging products used in the food, consumer, agricultural, logistics and environmental markets. Sustainability is essential to the long-term success of our business. As a packaging company that develops plastic-based solutions for our customers, it is imperative that we meet the customer needs while being mindful of our operational impacts and the need to preserve our planet. We are committed to running our business responsibly and in ways that drive environmental, social and economic value for our stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, employees and local communities. We employ over 2,500 people in 17 manufacturing facilities, 2 corporate & sales offices and 3 R&D facilities across Canada, Europe, and the United States.

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Responsible for production setups, which include mold changes, parts handling and automation changeovers. Responsible for maintaining and improving the condition of existing tooling and for assisting with mold issues on the production floor.

Schedule: Two week, 12-hour rotating shift schedule

Shift Hours: 6am-6pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintenance and Repairs

· Complete Preventative Maintenance in both Mold Assembly area and on Production floor in a timely manner or as communicated by department manager.

· Perform Mold repairs, as assigned.

· Hot runner maintenance and troubleshooting, including wiring.

· Hot runner controller maintenance and troubleshooting, including wiring.

· Assist with Mold issues on the Production floor.

· Support mold qualifications and/or other Engineering projects, as needed.

· Support the production floor with daily tasks. Included, but not limited to, mold and insert changes, machine start-ups, blocked part recovery and sampling.

· Repair or install solutions to production safety issues.

· Set-up parts handling and format kits on production lines.

· Fabrication and installation of parts handling and automation guarding.

· Management of parts handling and automation preventative maintenance (PM) program.

· Answer calls related to parts handling equipment to troubleshoot and repair parts handling and automation.

Documentation

· Maintain documentation of mold condition and status.

· Maintain press schedule for Research and Development.

· Complete packing slips for items going to vendors or Advanced Manufacturing.

General Duties

· Monitor and maintain spare parts inventory.

· Perform precision measuring on inserts and mold bases.

· Perform insert changes.

· Maintain organization of Tool area.

· Assist with machine start-ups.

· All other duties, as assigned.

Small Part Repairs

· Troubleshoot wiring and electrical issues.

· Repair parts handling equipment. Change out spin rods, repair waterfall, etc.

· Troubleshoot IBA’s and automation when issues come up

· Pull runners.

· Manage parts handling inventory and request order of parts needed through Purchasing department.

Run Production Floor

· Answer machine alarms/lights to assist in troubleshooting or repairing specific production line issues.

· Assist in starting up and shutting down specific production lines, as needed.

· Assist Packers, as needed. (ie: box making, picking parts up out of the bin, etc.).

Job Requirements/Skills

· Exhibit a sense of ownership in the results of the production team.

· Required training (training will be provided in all areas, as needed):

o Forklift

o Lockout/Tagout

o Arc Flash

o First Aid/CPR

o Fire Extinguisher

o Hazardous Communication

· Experience with precision measuring.

· Above average math skills.

· Above average mechanical ability.

· Basic troubleshooting ability.

· Positive and professional attitude and demeanor.

· Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.

· Ability to learn quickly and with a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness.

· Ability to analyze and problem-solve during troubleshooting situations.

· Above average attendance.

Education and Experience

· High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred.

· Demonstration of knowledge regarding various tools used as a Setup Technician.

· Experience in a manufacturing environment, a plus.

Physical Requirements

· Prolonged periods of walking, standing, and working on concrete production floor.

· Manual dexterity to evaluate, install, and modify equipment.

· Must be able to lift 80 pounds.

· Must be able to use a ladder and/or step stool.