Main Functions & Duties
-Set up and operate up moulding machines (from 21 to 440 tons), to mould plastic products according to specifications.
-Change moulds and adjust equipment for production line change.
-Operate controls to regulate temperature, speed and other processing conditions.
-Optimize production process when necessary to obtain best quality and efficiency.
-Troubleshoot, maintain and make minor repairs on machines and related equipment.
-Monitor quality of material produced and adjust machine settings to acheive desired quality.
-Complete production, quality and inventory reports.
-Weigh resins, colorants and other chemicals according to formula.
-Place weighed materials in mixing machine and operate machine to blend plastic and additives as per specifications.
-Monitor automatic operations, regulate material and additive supply.
-Maintain inventory of material and clean working environment.
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