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Process Technician MI 16 - Open (J#25027)
Education: High School
Experience: 1 - 3 years

Process Technician - Plastic Injection Molding - (12 Needed)
Location: Detroit, MI Tier 1 Automotive Manufacturing Facility
Permanent Full-Time Positions
Full Benefits
NO Relocation Available - Must live in the MI surrounding Area

Summary Description:
The role of a Process Technician is to set molds and start production/molding, respecting objectives set in terms of Quality, Cost and Delivery. The main missions of the role are to:

Work with injection molding machines and secondary equipment, on tooling issues to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.

Monitor process and product quality while tooling runs.

Maintain and improve Quality.

Work with Manufacturing Engineering to reduce downtime and scrap and improve process efficiency. .

Participate in improving tool changeover times, by using SMED; improve EOAT (end of arm tooling) change over time improved color changeover time.

Identify molding problems due to tooling problems and report them to Supervisor.

Participate in maintaining tooling and equipment thru TPM Program.

Record downtime and scrap and changeover time

Able to addresses minor processing issues. .

Work flexibility in order to meet customer demands and needs.

Work flexibility in order to meet customer requirements.

Assist with any additional tasks as assigned by the company.

Work safely with and during mold changes, color changes, and any movement with cranes and robot operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have/be:

Technical diploma, preferably with a specialization in injection molding.
Must have 2-3 years experience working directing with Plastic Injection Molding
At least 3 years of manufacturing experience within a fast paced manufacturing environment
Proven ability to undertake tasks of substantial variety or complexity which require an extensive knowledge of fabrication/processing techniques, tools, materials, machines and equipment
Working knowledge of Quality system and Health, Safety and Environment skills
Strong technical problem solving skills
Strong teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills
Proficient level of English required

Mold Changes:
50 % of job spent doing mold changes
SMED (single minute exchange of Die)/ Quick Changeover experience
Operate overhead crane up to 50 ton in size
Knowledge of setting up, operating crane and differentiating which tools to use during mold changes
Understanding of and consistent use of mold straps
Understanding of Hydraulic and water connections and proper usage
Use of Magnetic Platens, chains, eye bolts and D rings.

Robot Knowledge:
Robot experience (Sepro and Engle usage preferred)
Able to operate Robot including start, stop, and navigating the robot properly
End of Arm tool and changes troubleshooting experience
Safe operation of Robot

Materials:
Basic Understanding of Polymers and Resins
Experience specifically with the following materials: Polypropylene (PP), TPO, ABS, PCABS, Nylon, & Glass and Mineral filled PP.
Basic Hopper and Dryer operations
Understanding of which materials require Drying
Basic Knowledge of Injection Molding Machine mounted blenders (MOTAN)
Basic feed systems operation and trouble shooting
Experience with color concentrate blending and troubleshooting with material.
Experience performing color changes including purging machine and cleaning tools

Processing & Injection Molding Machinery:
Start and stop basic understanding
Troubleshooting the following issues:
Short Shots
Flash
Splay
Burns
Bubbles
Flow Lines
Pin Push
Sink Marks
Understanding of cold and hot runners and valve gated manifolds in Injection Molding Machine tooling
Understanding and ability to follow water circuits
Basic electrical understanding of Injection Molding Machines and tools (Thermocouples, wiring heater bands)
Ability to change Nozzle tips and mixers
Experience recording process parameters and reacting to out of control tolerances
Experience loading processes (recipe) into Injection Molding Machine Controllers (Engle & Husky brands)
Experience with Cores and ejection including troubleshooting
Recording and understanding of mold change time, color change time, scrap percentage, efficiency and down time.
Interior Injection Molding experience with Cosmetic A surface parts
Knowledge and understanding of parts and function of all parts of an Injection Molding Press
Knowledge and understanding of step by step processes in an injection mold cycle.
Knowledge and understanding of proper cleaning, storage, safety procedures related to all aspects of operation and processing
Working knowledge of Kanban
Excellent housekeeping practices
Familiarity with tools such as:
Screw Drivers
Allen Wrench
Mallet
Other small hand tools as needed
 
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