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Newell Brands is a leading $8.5B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 28,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

The Molding Process Specialist provides, identifies, plans, coordinates and conducts molding processes and improvement projects resulting in improved product quality, efficiency, and productivity.

Primary Responsibilities

· Ensure optimal process setup of molding machinery and peripheral equipment.

· Ensure high efficiency production and equipment manufacturing.

· Provide technical guidance and training for Material Handlers, Set-Up Technicians and Manufacturing Technicians.

· Prove samples of new products, equipment, materials and colors.

· Implement quick mold change methods and techniques.

· Perform Design of Experiments (D.O.E.) on new products to optimize process and review tool designs for productivity.

· Backup to Manufacturing Supervisor for vacation and weekend coverage.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

· All job functions to be completed in compliance with federal, state, local regulations, company guidelines and policies.

Reports to : Manufacturing Supervisor. Supervision is minimal.

Requirements/Education

· Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

· Preferred: Associates degree or higher in Manufacturing Engineering or Plastics Technology or related field.

Work Experience

· Required: Five years of experience in injection molding. Proficient with production software systems.

· Preferred: Thermoforming, silicone and two-shot molding experience. Use of Auto CAD / Solid Works.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

· Ability to work independently and as a team member based on job duties and projects.

· Ability to lead in a team environment maintaining sensitive and confidential information and generate innovative solutions to situations.

· Skilled in communicating effectively (verbal, written, listening) with a variety of individuals.

· Skilled in technical writing skills (policies, procedures, etc.)

· Skilled in reading, interpreting, applying and explaining laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

· Skilled in prioritizing, organizing and managing multiple projects.

· Skilled in providing customer service.

· Skilled in new product launches and new equipment installations.

· Skilled in use of personal computer and related software applications.

· Advanced knowledge of plastic injection and blow molding, assembly and packaging operations and practices.

· Advanced knowledge in reading and comprehending engineering diagrams.

Physical Requirements

· Ability to stand/walk up to 90% of the shift

· Lift up to 50 pounds, occasionally up to 75 lbs.

· Must be able to frequently bend and twist and have unrestricted use of upper extremities.

· Push/Pull up to 200 pounds of force.

_Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.