Mold Technician - Saint-Gobain
MCPHERSON, KS
About the Job
#1 “This Job Matters”
_What’s the job?_
Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor, the Molding Technician will perform color checks, color changes, quality tests, relieve for breaks, assist in basic mold changes, set up printers and packing stations, clean and set up grinders and other duties assigned to the individual as needed. The main purpose of this position is to expose and develop the individual until they are able to attain the required proficiency of a Molding Technician I.
Responsibilities:
EHS and 6S
+ Ensure safe work environment in plant.
+ LOTO authorized.
+ Identify, eliminate, and/or communicate any unsafe conditions.
+ Comply with all PPE requirements.
+ Comply with all CertainTeed Siding and EHS Policies
+ Maintain and improve cleanliness of assigned working areas.
+ Demonstrate active preventive engagement in EHS through performing STOP Observations and safety/environmental reporting.
Quality
+ Be able to understand and communicate what a good quality part is.
+ Perform hourly color checks.
+ Abide by all ISO 9001 and 14001 procedures.
+ Ensure that product packaging specification are followed.
+ Perform basic visual quality checks.
Production
Responsible for aspects of production including:
+ Reduction of regrind generation and increased reuse of regrind.
+ Reduction of Scrap
+ Minimizing Lbs per color change while not sacrificing quality
+ CIL (clean, inspect, lube) assigned equipment.
+ Automation set-up and troubleshooting proficiency at the basic level.
+ Read work orders and production schedules to determine specifications, such as materials to be used.
+ Print and distribute labels as needed.
+ Assist in box erection as needed.
+ Set up packing stations and printers as needed.
+ Package on molding machines as needed.
+ Assist in mold changes as needed as secondary mold setter.
+ Support CertainTeed Molded Product’s goals and plans.
+ Maintain and improve visual factory.
+ Start and navigate Chewbacca and the IS grinder.
+ Maintain the Inkjet printers.
+ Be a backup for QC or forklift.
Required Qualifications
#2 “Your Skills Matter”
_What do you bring?_
+ High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
+ 2 to 5 years production experience
+ Basic injection molding knowledge
Additional Information
“You Matter to Us”
_What are our perks?_
We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options (https://bit.ly/2RZtfYI) includes, but is not limited to:
+ Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
+ Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
+ Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
+ Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
+ Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
+ Employee Recognition Programs
+ PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
+ LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle.
CertainTeed LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, was founded in 1904 as a roofing manufacturing company. Today, CertainTeed- is North America’s leading brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, gypsum and ceilings. Headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, CertainTeed Corporation, employs more than 5,700 employees across more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada.
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The McPherson plant was built in 1971 to manufacture extruders and other equipment and was a part of the Machinery Division of CertainTeed. Over the next 15 years, the plant transformed from an equipment maker to injection molding operations responsible for manufacturing pipe fittings, fence, window and electrical components. In 1990, Cedar Impressions- Polymer Siding was invented as a result of the vision for a new siding product and a collection of great minds working together. Since its inception, the product has set CertainTeed apart from our competitors. The McPherson plant has grown from 5 molds in 1990 to 28+ molds in 2022 and will continue to expand its production capacity and automation capabilities.
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Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
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_What’s the job?_
Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor, the Molding Technician will perform color checks, color changes, quality tests, relieve for breaks, assist in basic mold changes, set up printers and packing stations, clean and set up grinders and other duties assigned to the individual as needed. The main purpose of this position is to expose and develop the individual until they are able to attain the required proficiency of a Molding Technician I.
Responsibilities:
EHS and 6S
+ Ensure safe work environment in plant.
+ LOTO authorized.
+ Identify, eliminate, and/or communicate any unsafe conditions.
+ Comply with all PPE requirements.
+ Comply with all CertainTeed Siding and EHS Policies
+ Maintain and improve cleanliness of assigned working areas.
+ Demonstrate active preventive engagement in EHS through performing STOP Observations and safety/environmental reporting.
Quality
+ Be able to understand and communicate what a good quality part is.
+ Perform hourly color checks.
+ Abide by all ISO 9001 and 14001 procedures.
+ Ensure that product packaging specification are followed.
+ Perform basic visual quality checks.
Production
Responsible for aspects of production including:
+ Reduction of regrind generation and increased reuse of regrind.
+ Reduction of Scrap
+ Minimizing Lbs per color change while not sacrificing quality
+ CIL (clean, inspect, lube) assigned equipment.
+ Automation set-up and troubleshooting proficiency at the basic level.
+ Read work orders and production schedules to determine specifications, such as materials to be used.
+ Print and distribute labels as needed.
+ Assist in box erection as needed.
+ Set up packing stations and printers as needed.
+ Package on molding machines as needed.
+ Assist in mold changes as needed as secondary mold setter.
+ Support CertainTeed Molded Product’s goals and plans.
+ Maintain and improve visual factory.
+ Start and navigate Chewbacca and the IS grinder.
+ Maintain the Inkjet printers.
+ Be a backup for QC or forklift.
Required Qualifications
#2 “Your Skills Matter”
_What do you bring?_
+ High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
+ 2 to 5 years production experience
+ Basic injection molding knowledge
Additional Information
“You Matter to Us”
_What are our perks?_
We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options (https://bit.ly/2RZtfYI) includes, but is not limited to:
+ Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
+ Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
+ Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
+ Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
+ Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
+ Employee Recognition Programs
+ PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
+ LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle.
CertainTeed LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, was founded in 1904 as a roofing manufacturing company. Today, CertainTeed- is North America’s leading brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, gypsum and ceilings. Headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, CertainTeed Corporation, employs more than 5,700 employees across more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada.
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The McPherson plant was built in 1971 to manufacture extruders and other equipment and was a part of the Machinery Division of CertainTeed. Over the next 15 years, the plant transformed from an equipment maker to injection molding operations responsible for manufacturing pipe fittings, fence, window and electrical components. In 1990, Cedar Impressions- Polymer Siding was invented as a result of the vision for a new siding product and a collection of great minds working together. Since its inception, the product has set CertainTeed apart from our competitors. The McPherson plant has grown from 5 molds in 1990 to 28+ molds in 2022 and will continue to expand its production capacity and automation capabilities.
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Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
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Source : Saint-Gobain