Lead Plastics Molding Technician, Full Time, 1^st Shift, Easton PA

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for directing and supervising other mold technicians to improve overall team effectiveness. This person is an active member of the team who maintains and monitors plastic processing equipment (may include injection molding, blow molding, thermoforming, related auxiliary equipment and tooling) to deliver efficient operation and performance. Responsible for cross-training people and standardizing processes across plastic processing facilities to deliver the highest productivity and performance from the team.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads mold technicians to ensure production coverage, preventative maintenance, and focused improvements are achieved. *
• Creates and reviews plastic processing standards and leads training of team members to optimize performance, synergy, and resilience across all facilities. *
• Works cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality and Scheduling to optimize machine uptime and staffing. *
• Develops meaningful goals & objectives and KPIs for the team, provides performance evaluations and makes hiring decisions with input and assistance of the manager. *
• Coaches and develops technicians and apprentices to improve overall performance.
• Works with Engineering and outside Vendors to deliver capital projects and focused improvements as required.
• Maintains and monitors plastic processing machines, auxiliary equipment, and tooling to ensure performance standards are achieved.
• Performs mold changeovers, setup, and process adjustments to ensure safety, quality and efficiency metrics are met.
• Plans and schedules preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Complies with federal and state Hazardous Waste regulations including proper handling, storing, labeling, and familiarity with Crayola's Emergency Action Procedure in the event of a spill or leak.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• High school degree required (Associate Degree or Technical Certification in related field are preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of experience operating and maintaining hydraulic, electric, and hybrid injection molding equipment and tooling.
• Experience and advanced working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical components and systems.
• Ability to lead and direct personnel across all shifts to complete necessary tasks required for safe and efficient operation.
• Must have ability to read prints and schematics, order parts from prints and an understanding of CMMS and Microsoft Office software.
• Expert knowledge of material properties and processing requirements of common plastic resins.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WHY CRAYOLA?

• Kid Inspired Culture
• Free Admission to Crayola Experience for Employees
• Community Volunteerism Opportunities
• Annual Bonus Potential for all Full-Time Employees
• Company Matched 401k & Employee Value Sharing Plan
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits for Eligible Employees
• Education Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Generous Product Discounts Onsite & Online
• Company Sponsored Employee Events
• Discounts on a wide variety of products and services - automotive, electronics, fitness, travel and entertainment

Diversity & Inclusion at Crayola
We will cultivate diversity and create a culture of inclusion for our collective brands - one that grows through sustained action, demonstrates care for every life experience, inspires new products and content, and builds a sense of belonging in which every employee is able to be their very best. Learn more about Crayola's Diversity and Inclusion strategy: https://www.crayola.com/about-us/diversity-and-inclusion.aspx

Green is our favorite color!
Crayola cares about the environment and responsibly makes the products you love. Learn more about Crayola's creative solutions for greener tomorrows: https://www.crayola.com/about-us/sustainability.aspx

We offer competitive salary, outstanding benefits and the potential for advancement through the use of creative abilities. No phone calls please.

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