- Perform mold changeover on plastic injection molding machines as per production plan.
- Ensure correct alignment, clamping, cooling connections, hydraulic and pneumatic hookups.
- Set and optimize mold safety, ejector system, core-pull mechanisms, and safety interlocks.
- Process setting after mold change and handover machines for mass production.
Machine Setup & Process Control:
- Set and optimize Molding machine parameter related to injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
- Troubleshoot short shots, flash, sink marks, warpage, flow lines, and other molding defects.
- Support initiatives to reduce changeover time.
- Interface PLCs with robots, conveyors, chillers, hot runners, and material handling systems.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting:
- Identify and report tool wear, damage, and abnormalities to the tool room team.
- Assist in preventive maintenance of molds.
Quality & Safety:
- Ensure production complies with quality standards, SOPs, and control plans.
- Follow EHS and safety guidelines during mold change and machine operation.
Skills & Competencies:
Technical Skills:
- Robust knowledge of plastic injection molding processes
- Hands-on experience in mold setting and changeover
Behavioural Skills:
- Problem-solving mindset
- Attention to detail
- Willing to work in shifts
- Team collaboration and communication
Qualifications:
ITI with 25 years of experience in plastic injection molding
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with robotic automation and hot runner systems
- Knowledge of process validation and cycle time optimization
Working Conditions:
- Shop floorbased role
- Rotational shifts as per production requirements