Mold Change 2 

Description

Job Title: Mold Change 2  

Location: Whitewater, WI 

Employment Type: Full-Time  

Join our team! As a Mold Change 2 at our Whitewater, Wisconsin facility, you’ll play a key role in supporting efficient, high-quality production in a clean, climate-controlled environment. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will lead and perform mold setups, changeovers, and start-ups on injection molding machines. This position works closely with cross-functional teams, supports technician training, and helps drive best practices for safe, efficient mold changeovers. 

At Lavelle Industries, we’re not just making parts, we’re building careers, and your expertise plays a vital role in our continued success. Proudly known as the “Toilet Geniuses,” Lavelle Industries is a leading innovator in plastic and rubber components for the plumbing industry, best known for our Korky® brand products that improve millions of bathrooms every day. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1.Mold Changeover Coordination 

• Plan, prepare, and execute mold changeovers, ensuring minimal downtime. 
• Work with production scheduling to optimize mold change installation that aligns with production and Preventive maintenance requirements. 
• Start-up after mold changes 

2. Start-up After Mold Change 

• Verify setup, settings and material 
• Purge, apply mold release, run test cycles 
• Check part quality and ejection 
• Perform QC checks transition to auto, log changes 

3. Quality Assurance 

• Perform quality checks and troubleshooting to ensure all molds meet specified requirements. 
• Identify and address quality issues related to setup and mold performance, conducting root cause analysis as needed. 

4. Training and Development 

• Train technicians and support staff on proper mold changeover techniques and safety protocols. 
• Promote adherence to safety standards and ensure all team members are aware of standard operating procedures (SOPs). 

5. Documentation and Reporting 

• Document all setup parameters, machine adjustments, and changeover activities in a consistent and thorough manner. 
• Provide regular reports to management on mold changeover efficiency, machine utilization, and any issues encountered. 

6. Maintenance Coordination 

• Work with maintenance teams to ensure all molds and machines are in optimal working condition before production begins. 
• Assist with predictive and preventive maintenance efforts to reduce unexpected breakdowns. 

7. Continuous Improvement Initiatives 

• Drive continuous improvement in setup procedures, focusing on reducing waste, downtime, and defect rates. 

8. Utilize CMMS 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education and Experience? 

• High school diploma or GED?required; technical certifications in mechanics or maintenance preferred.? 
• 2+ years of experience in mold change operations or related manufacturing roles.? 

Skills and Competencies? 

• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience using hand and power tools.? 
• Familiarity with injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and related systems.? 
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.? 
• Proficiency?in using CMMS software (e.g.,?MaintainX) to track work orders and maintenance activities.? 

Physical Requirements? 

• Ability to lift and move heavy molds and equipment (up to 50?lbs).? 
• Comfortable working in confined spaces, at heights, and in varying environmental conditions.? 
• Prolonged standing, bending, and climbing ladders may be?required.? 

Preferred Qualifications:? 

• Experience with mold heaters, temperature controllers, and troubleshooting temperature-related issues.? 
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and SMED techniques for reducing changeover times.? 

SHIFT: 11pm – 7am (3rd shift) 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.