Mold Technician Job at BD, Sumter, SC

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  • BD
  • Sumter, SC

Job Description

Job Description Summary

The primary purpose of this role is to set up and operate injection molding machines in accordance with standard procedures. The job role must maintain an acceptable level of safety, quality, productivity, production, quality and housekeeping in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us-from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year-to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

Responsibilities:

  • Verify correct set-up of injection molds, presses, and auxiliary equipment before machine start up.

  • Ensure press runs within validated molding conditions.

  • Maintain acceptable part quality and submit samples for quality inspection and mold approval at the appropriate time.

  • Assist with the set-up and maintenance of auxiliary equipment, including granulators, conveyors, liquid temperature controls, and mold electrical controls.

  • Make minor repairs to machines and equipment and notify proper personnel of necessary major repairs.

  • Assist mold attendant and relieve other molding technicians and mold attendants on breaks or in the event of absenteeism.

  • Assist supervisor with training programs for new employees.

  • Responsible and accountable for: working safely around injection molding equipment, maintaining the expected product quality, achieving adequate production levels, keeping assigned areas clean, and maintaining plantwide 5S program.

  • Stay current with all departmental inspection procedures and standards. Responsible for the regular and periodic monitoring of product for acceptable quality to the most recent specification.

  • Maintain records and prepare legible reports, including SPC reports, QC inspection reports, housekeeping checklists, mold cavity sheets, production downtime reports, cycle time sheets and problem/corrective action logs, etc. in accordance with departmental standards and Quality System Standards.

  • Observe all safety and environmental procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.

  • Work with limited supervision and maintain an atmosphere of cooperation among and between shifts, departments, mold repair, quality control, and management to facilitate departmental goals.

  • Demonstrate the ability to load or input the correct process settings based on the process sheet

  • Demonstrate the ability to perform a "Cold Start" on a press/mold

  • Demonstrate the ability to successfully put barrel heats and hot runner controller into Standby

  • Understand how to check the Surge Bins when there are material issues

  • Understand what needs to be done when preparing a mold and press for a gauge change

  • Understand how to verify part containment is put on correctly, when there is a part containment problem, and what actions need taken to correct the problem

  • Understand and explain the functions of the injection unit sled

  • Explain why and when sprue break is needed and demonstrate the ability how it is set

  • Must be able to work 12 hr day shift (7am - 7pm) on a 3 on-2 off-2 on- 3 off schedule.

This job role requires the following or the ability to learn the following within 90 days of the employee’s start date.

  • General knowledge of plastic materials and processes

  • General knowledge of mold design and operation

  • Good knowledge of injection molding processes

  • Skilled in safe operation of injection molding presses

  • Understanding of hydraulic circuits as applied to injection molding machines

  • Knowledge of auxiliary equipment involved in injection molding

  • Knowledge of good documentation practices and ability to maintain accurate records

  • Strong mechanical skills required

  • Initiative and ability to work with limited supervision

  • Ability to use computer to generate product tickets and to make data entry.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience

Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years Technical Associate, Set-up role, or equivalent (Preferred)

  • Mold technician related experience.

  • Must be able to work 12 hr day shift (7am - 7pm) on a 3 on-2 off-2 on- 3 off schedule.

Vision Requirements

  • Depth Perception

  • Color Vision

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Injection Molding Training or Certification

Vocational / Technical School - Industrial Maintenance

  • IMT 104 - Schematics

  • IMT 107 - Basic Principles of Mechanics

  • IMT 108 - Introduction to Industrial Technology

  • Basic Thermoplastic Injection Molding

  • Advanced Thermoplastic Injection Molding

  • RJG Master Molder 1 Certification

  • Scientific Molding Principles

WorkKeys Scores:

  • Applied Math - 4

  • Applied Technology - 4

  • Locating Information - 5

  • Observation - 4

  • Reading for Information - 5

  • Team Work - 4

Working Conditions

  • Strength

  • Standing

  • Walking

  • Sitting

  • Lifting up to 30 lbs.

  • Carrying up to 30 lbs.

  • Pushing up to 20 lbs.

  • Pulling up to 20 lbs.

  • Climbing

  • Balancing

  • Stooping

  • Bending

  • Kneeling

  • Crouching

  • Crawling

  • Reaching

  • Handling

  • Manual Dexterity

  • Speaking

  • Hearing

Work Environment:

  • BD is a smoke-free campus. Smoking and the use of electronic smoking devices, marijuana, or tobacco products are not allowed on BD property, grounds or in the parking areas. We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to this policy

  • False eyelashes, press-on fingernails, and Jewelry is not allowed on the production floor including dermals. Any associate wearing dermals will be required to cover them while working on the production floor.

  • Shoes are required to be Steel Toe and non-slip for all associates while on the production floor for safety purposes.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

To learn more about BD visit

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

Primary Work Location

USA SC - Sumter

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work, Day shift,

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