Responsible: Following safety procedures to protect themselves and coworkers from injury orexposure to harmful chemicals Inspecting molds for damage and defects and repairing them as needed Reading blueprints and other instructions to determine the correct settings for amold machine Monitoring gauges on machinery to ensure that it is operating within normalparameters Operating machines that inject plastic or other materials into molds to form productssuch as automobile parts or household goods such as dishes and television remotecontrols Monitoring equipment to ensure that it is operating properly and has sufficientsupplies of raw materials and coolant Installing molds in automated machines and operating robotic arms to perform taskssuch as mixing or spraying materials Inspecting molds and equipment for defects, repairing them as needed, andmaintaining records of all work performed Preparing molds for use by cleaning them, inspecting them for cracks or defects, andapplying release agents to help the material release from the mold easily. Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and other specifications todetermine mold setup requirements Align mold halves in injection-molding machines, clamp them together, and injectmolten plastic into the mold cavity Remove molded products from molds, using hand tools, and trim excess materialfrom products, using power knives, hand tools, and sanders Start up and shut down injection-molding machines Monitor machine operation to detect problems such as clogged nozzles or faultyheating elements Adjust machine controls when necessary to compensate for changes in temperatureand material viscosity Weigh out specified amounts of raw materials and load them into hoppers Record production data, such as volume produced, scraped product, and timerequired for each molding cycle Inspect finished products for defects and measure products with rulers or calipers toensure adherence.