PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE SETTER

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Job Summary: A plastic injection molding machine setter is responsible for setting up, adjusting, and regulating injection molding machines for the production of plastic parts, ensuring efficiency and quality. Key Highlights: 1. Injection process monitoring and quality control 2. Preventive and corrective maintenance of injection molding machines 3. Team collaboration and new product development **PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE SETTER POSITIONS** Plastic manufacturing industry The plastic injection molding machine setter is the professional responsible for preparing, adjusting, and regulating injection molding machines for the production of plastic parts, ensuring that the process proceeds efficiently and with quality. Their duties include **mold changes, machine parameter adjustments, injection process monitoring, part quality control, and preventive and corrective machine maintenance**. **SALARY:** R$ 2.046,26 \- Night shift includes night shift allowance. **WORK SCHEDULE:** DAY SHIFT: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM \- 12-hour shifts on a 12x36 schedule NIGHT SHIFT: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM \- 12-hour shifts on a 12x36 schedule **BENEFITS**: TRANSPORTATION, MEAL VOUCHER, BASIC FOOD BASKET, AND LIFE INSURANCE. Main Responsibilities of a Plastic Injection Molding Machine Setter: * **Machine setup and adjustment:** Performs mold changes and adjusts parameters such as temperature, pressure, injection time, and cooling time according to product technical specifications. * **Process monitoring:** Monitors the injection process, verifies the quality of produced parts, identifies and corrects potential issues. * **Quality control:** Conducts dimensional and visual inspections of parts to ensure compliance with quality specifications. * **Preventive and corrective maintenance:** Performs basic maintenance tasks such as machine cleaning and lubrication, and assists in more complex maintenance activities. * **Raw material feeding:** Feeds the machine with required raw materials for production, such as plastic granules. * **Workplace organization and cleanliness:** Maintains an organized and clean workplace to ensure a safe and efficient environment. * **Process documentation:** Records production process data, including machine parameters, quantity of parts produced, and any identified issues. * **Teamwork:** Collaborates with other professionals in the area, such as machine operators and maintenance technicians. * **New product development:** Participates in new product development, assisting in defining injection parameters and selecting materials. * **Training of new employees:** May assist in training new injection molding machine operators. Technical Knowledge: * **Injection Molding Machines:** Understanding of operation principles, types of machines, safety systems, adjustments and calibrations, and basic preventive and corrective maintenance. * **Molding Processes:** Knowledge of injection molding processes, process parameters (temperature, pressure, time, speed), and production cell control. * **Plastic Materials:** Types of plastic materials, their properties, behavior in the machine, applications, and identification methods. * **Technical Drawings:** Ability to read and interpret technical drawings to understand product specifications and adjust the machine accordingly. * **Occupational Safety:** Knowledge of safety regulations, risk identification, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and emergency procedures. Skills: * **Parameter Configuration and Adjustment:** Ability to configure and adjust injection molding machine parameters to achieve the desired part, considering variables such as temperature, pressure, time, and speed. * **Process Analysis:** Ability to analyze the molding process, identify quality deviations, propose solutions, and optimize the production cycle. * **Problem Solving:** Ability to diagnose issues with the machine or process, identify root causes, and propose effective solutions. * **Teamwork:** Ability to communicate and collaborate with other professionals in the field, such as operators, technicians, and supervisors. * **Organization and Cleanliness:** Maintain a clean and organized workplace to ensure production safety and efficiency. * **Quality Control:** Perform visual and dimensional inspections of molded parts to verify compliance with established quality standards. * **Waste Disposal:** Knowledge of proper disposal methods for plastic waste, aiming at environmental preservation. Additional Requirements: * **Education:** Completed high school; technical courses in plastics or industrial mechanics are advantageous. * **Experience:** Prior experience operating injection molding machines and performing machine setup is highly valued. * **Computer Skills:** Computer literacy and knowledge of digital control systems may be beneficial, as many injection molding machines feature digital control panels