Injection Molding Process Technician 3rd Shift

Injection Molding Process Technician 3rd Shift Grupo Antolin Shelby - 3.2 Utica, MI Job Details Full-time $27.50 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Forklift High school diploma or GED Continuous improvement Attention to detail Custom plastic extruder Manufacturing Full Job Description 1.

JOB IDENTIFICATION

Department Production Position Name Injection Molding Process Technician 2.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Injection Molding Process Technician is responsible for making sure the injection molding machines are running to standard and producing quality parts. They are responsible for performing safe, quick, and accurate mold changes. They are also responsible for ensuring that the correct base resin, colorant and let down ratios are being used in each molding machine. They work with the Production Supervisors to ensure that customer schedules are met with the allotted business plan and labor, with minimal scrap and down time. Responsible for facility 5S, production efficiency (OEE), labor efficiency (OLE) and scrap percentages. Functions /

Tasks:

Performs start-up/shut down and mold changes within assigned injection molding presses and all other related equipment according to procedure and production schedule. Presses may be various tonnage sizes, makes and models. Troubleshoots injection molding machine issues, secondary fixture issues, and processing or tool issues. Work in conjunction with maintenance personnel and other support personnel to have the least amount of downtime understanding that every minute counts. Safely operate overhead crane to transport molds from one area/machine to another. Ensures assigned presses are operating at established cycle times producing quality parts. Adjusts the process when either quality and/or the cycle has gotten out of specification. Monitor and record process adjustments to achieve targets without jeopardizing quality. Makes suggestions for continuous process and cycle time improvements. Carefully monitor and minimize scrap. Assures mold changes are done efficiently and verifies changes are correct before starting the machine. Saves and tags last shots from previous jobs. Assures press and surrounding area is clean before startup of machine. Verifies correct material and colorant are in hopper before start up as well as clean out the hopper to reduce color change scrap. Provides support on all resin handling equipment in the molding area and ensure that it is operating correctly. Works with supervision to maximize machine time by color changing and resin changing in time and in a safe manner. Understands the operation of the Shelby Con-Air resin handling system. 3.

PROFILE ACADEMIC EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent

PROFFESIONAL EXPERIENCE 5-7

Years of related experience. Experience in mold setting and all auxiliary equipment. Experience in resin/colorant a plus. Experience with overhead cranes, proper rigging techniques, forklift operation. Professional and effective communication and representation skills. Must be very organized and detail oriented with an emphasis on accuracy. Manage time effectively.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$27.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Manufacturing:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person