Injection Mold Processor - 3rd Shift

75 Plumb Pak Drive, Winchester, New Hampshire 03470 United States of America - Who is Oatey? Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries. Our purpose is to deliver quality, build trust and improve lives. The Oatey family of companies are Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, GF Thompson, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, and Lansas. Our brands are synonymous with quality, integrity, and trust in the plumbing industry. - Position Summary: This position is responsible for the safe, accurate, and timely set-up, processing improvements, and troubleshooting of plastic injection molds, tooling and equipment (including auxiliary equipment) operation while ensuring that safety, quality and productivity goals are achieved on a daily basis. Position Responsibilities: Set-up molds, related tooling and equipment according to daily production schedules; verify equipment is running at required cycle time within specs and quality level prior to releasing for production. Ensure tools and material are returned to proper locations before leaving workstation. Issue and close work orders for maintenance and process activities. Inspect and repair process equipment for potential problems and advise tool room of issues. Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment, keeping all in working order. Work with suppliers and contractors to purchase required parts for servicing equipment. Support other departments as needed. Perform first piece inspection and provide QA Tech part for approval after mold changeover. Troubleshoot equipment processing problems related to product quality. Complete all required production and quality assurance documentation. Evaluate, recommend and execute continuous improvement suggestions to improve the operating efficiency as appropriate. Follow all safety procedures in completion of job duties. Verify all safety-related devices, machine guarding, signage, etc. are in place and functioning prior to releasing equipment for production. Wear required PPE. Participate in 6S events. Sustain 6S standards through good housekeeping and execution of standard work including knowledge of lock out, tag out procedures. Maximize the flow of communication for effective performance within the department and between shifts. Utilize LEAN Thinking in formal and informal settings including participating in LEAN Events (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Projects, Just-Do-It), submitting Suggestions, attending LEAN Training, and improving work cell/areas of responsibility daily. Use visual tools and display boards and update them as appropriate. Document all changes resulting from LEAN activities according to ISO guidelines. Accept and embrace change necessary for continuous improvement. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers by willingness to take on additional responsibility and/or support. Substitute and back-up production line positions if and when necessary. During 30-minute overlap clean-up workstation, supply next shift with materials needed, communicate issues and concerns for oncoming shift. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge and Experience: One (1) to three (3) years of prior related work experience with plastic injection molding processing and equipment knowledge, set-up and maintenance. Experience in tool and die shop a plus. Working knowledge/ability to setup injection molding equipment to achieve desired specification. Equipment and mechanical aptitude to perform processing, mold and equipment troubleshooting. Tow motor, scissor lift and crane certification will be necessary within 60 days. Basic computer skills needed with solid understanding of equipment and mechanical aptitude. Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail required. Ability to work in fast-paced environment and meet operational deadlines. Flexibility/dependability to meet demands of 24-hour ops. Weekend and/or evenings probable. Knowledge of lockout/tagout, machine guarding and applicable OSHA/Oatey safety standards. Education and Certification: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. - Why Oatey? At Oatey, our purpose has always been to deliver quality, build trust and improve lives. We value Collaboration, Integrity, Respect, Courage, Leadership, and Excellence above all else. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion - acknowledging, valuing, and leveraging the unique experiences and perspectives of our associates. Our vision is to continue to grow as a market leader, to enrich the lives of our Associates, and to foster an inclusive environment in every regard. Our purpose, mission, and vision are not possible without the right people, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, engaging, and rewarding environment for our Associates. Oatey has a total rewards philosophy which encompasses compensation, benefits, work-life effectiveness, recognition, performance management, tuition reimbursement, mental health wellness, and talent development. WORKING AT OATEY We value our associates and provide opportunities for growth. Oatey is a collaborative, diverse workplace attracting the brightest minds and creative thinkers in our industry. We constantly challenge associates to come up with new ideas and reward them for their efforts. As a result, many of our associates choose to stay and build long term careers at Oatey. http://oatey.com/careers