Setter (APU 1-B)

Position Purpose: The APU Setter is responsible for the startup, operation and TPM maintenance of molding and assembly equipment and the packaging of packaging of molded and/or assembled components per company and customer specifications. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Supports and has knowledge of responsibilities of operator level 1 and 2 

• Complete visual inspection of product per production specification for defects  

• Maintain clean workspace and 55 Standards in work area daily/weekly/monthly 

• Load the validated master cycle parameters into the Injection Molding machine at each startup.  

• Load programs into and align automated and robotic systems.   

• Ensure Injection Molding machines are running to standard and ensuring product quality meets specification at each startup.  

• Troubleshoot small and mid-size problems in processes, escalate to Setter Level 2 or Maintenance as needed 

• Answer alarms as needed, start and stop machines after initial start-up 

• Retrieve required documentation out of TMS to assist with quality related decisions.   

• Perform line clearances as required.   

• Clean injection molds as required per work instructions 

• Pull and set mold 

• Perform color changes and material lots as required, and complete traceability documentation 

• Perform assembly start up batches/shots for product change/new version (same reference) 

• Complete Assembly, Injection Molding and auxiliary equipment (TPM) Total Productive Maintenance -Level 1.   

• Complete cycle checklist 

• Perform LOTO (lock out/tag out) of any unsafe equipment 

• Maintain Lean initiatives and participate in lean projects  

• Provide suggestions and take active role in Process Improvements to eliminate non-value-added activity  

• Support and maintain all policies of the company including but not limited to ISO Standards, Health and Safety  

Requirements, Continuous Improvement, GMP and standard work procedures  

• Other duties as assigned  

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:  

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience (required) 

• Able to frequently lift up to 50lbs. 

• Stand and walk 90% of shift  

• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, grab and climb 

• Satisfy vision testing requirements of the job 

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: 

• Basic math skills 

• PC skills 

• Basic mechanical skills 

• Injection Molding and/or robotic knowledge 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Works in a clean manufacturing and warehouse environment that may include moderate noise levels