Choke Setter jobs in Erie, PA

Accudyn Products, Inc. is seeking a Set-Up Technician to join our team. We provide a high-energy environment with a culture that supports individual growth & opportunities. We are looking for a self-motivated team player with excellent communication skills who, with attention to detail, can work in a team environment to help deliver a quality product to our customers.

**3rd Shift: 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Monday-Friday**

Summary: Responsible for complete and accurate mold sets per press schedule or as directed by supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned

• Follow and complete Accudyn set-up form MF02-07G
• Set molds per process sheet, water diagram, and any other secondary equipment needed.
• Utilize all automation equipment, when available.
• Maintain the mold storage area and maintain housekeeping practices within the molding department.
• Keep the set-up supplies organized and reorder set-up supplies as needed.
• Ability to start up a process machine when ready. Record any changes to process and water diagram. Download to disk before mold is pulled. Complete press cleaning when done.
• Maintain oil cup levels or grease at every set-up.
• Keep clamps, bolts, washers, and knockouts organized.
• Empty all overflow oil containers at each press, keep water buckets empty.
• Answer press alarms and assist in other areas when directed to by the Shift Processor.
• May be assigned special projects or investigations as directed by shift processor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• High school education or GED
• Two years’ experience in the plastics industry or advance from within

Language Skills

While on the job, employee must be able to communicate with co-workers and management both verbally and in writing.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts of basic math

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems that arise on the job

Computer Skills

Basic computer operation - with proper instruction

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Forklift operation and overhead crane operation - training provided from within company

Other Skills and Abilities

• Driving a forklift truck.
• Capable of understanding hydraulic core systems.
• Employee should be goal oriented and a team player with self-motivation.
• Performs functional responsibilities with little to no supervision.
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to communicate with coworkers and management both verbally and in writing.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Walking, standing, lifting, carrying, bending, reach stretching, standing for longer periods of time (1-3 hrs.).
• While on the job, the employee is regularly requires talking to and hearing others.
• Capable to lifting at least 40 pounds in a safe method.

Work Environment

• Work environment is loud due to running of the machines.
• Protective eye gear is required in designated areas.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience:

• mold setting: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person