Ask your operators these questions:
v Why is an operator's job so important?
v What safety issues are important?
v What types of plastic defects are made on an injection molding machine?
v Should all reject parts be reground & reused?
v Why is identifying defects so important?
v What does an operator do when a defect is identified?
v What defects are caused by an operator?
v What information does a supervisor or process technician need from an operator when a machine breaks down?
Injection molding operators are the foundation of any injection molding company and often the ones overlooked when it comes to training. Training your operators will demonstrate that your company is concerned about their professional development; it will also foster a sense of ownership towards your company. This training will also provide the terminology necessary to communicate with other shifts and with their supervisors. This allows major problems to be identified and solved quickly, thereby averting a more expensive situation, such as when more value is added to a “bad” part. Training will also provide the basic knowledge and understanding of injection molding that can facilitate promotion to other positions. Let Guiness Technologies, Inc. provide customized Injection Molding Operator Training for your company.