Process Technician - Complex (Team Lead) 2nd Shift

    Highlights

    This hands-on leadership role is responsible for overseeing complex multi-shot and multi-cavity injection molding operations, ensuring first-time quality, stable processes, and efficient production. Perform complete setups of multi-shot and multi-cavity molds, including loading process programs and ensuring proper hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and water connections.

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    LocationRochester Hills, MI

    Description

    Process Technician III - Complex Products (Team Lead, MC4) 2nd Shift

    About the Role

    We are seeking a highly skilled Process Technician III - Complex Products to serve as the Team Lead for our Multi-Contact Area for 2nd Shift. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for overseeing complex multi-shot and multi-cavity injection molding operations, ensuring first-time quality, stable processes, and efficient production.

    This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced injection molding professional looking to lead, troubleshoot, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead daily operations in the Multi-Contact Area, ensuring optimal setups, material flow, quality, and packaging processes.
    • Perform complete setups of multi-shot and multi-cavity molds, including loading process programs and ensuring proper hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and water connections.
    • Install, calibrate, and maintain robots and auxiliary equipment (thermolators, hot runner controllers, etc.).
    • Troubleshoot processes and halt production when nonconforming material is identified.
    • Support Process Engineers with process development and continuous improvement initiatives.
    • Perform mold cleaning, dry ice blasting, and apply release agents as required.
    • Coach and provide technical guidance to technicians and support staff.
    • Coordinate with scheduling, materials, quality, and other teams to meet production goals.
    • Maintain accurate documentation in Raypro, MES, SAP, and related systems.
    • Support 5S, SMED, ATOMS, CI, and OpEx initiatives.
    • Work overtime as needed.

    Education and Experience:

    • High school diploma or equivalent required, some college preferred.
    • A minimum of three (3) years of experience as an injection mold setter and Process Technician with multi-shot injection molding.
    • Hands-on experience with molding hygroscopic and non-hygroscopic resins.
    • Experience with RJG eDART System. Master Molder I & II certification a plus.
    • Experience with ERP and MES Systems.

    Skills

    • Knowledge of plastic materials and process parameters for multi-shot injection molding.
    • Strong knowledge of plastic injection molding, assembly, part design, and tooling.
    • Strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
    • High level of interpersonal skills to coach team members; effective verbal and written communication.
    • Knowledge of 5S and SMED philosophy.
    • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
    • Ability to multi-task with a high degree of accuracy.
    • Ability to work weekends and overtime when necessary.
    • Professional demeanor and ethical conduct, including handling confidential information appropriately.

    Physical Demands

    • Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds.
    • Standing, bending, lifting, twisting, and walking on a cement floor daily.
    • Ability to visually inspect parts with accuracy
    • Requires alertness, precision, and methodical attributes.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

    Our benefit plan includes:

    • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan w/ Employer Match
    • 11 Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Education Reimbursement
    • Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
    • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Wellness Program
    • Dental and Vision Coverage
    • Consumerism Card w/ Telemedicine Coverage
    • Employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life, and AD&D coverages
    • Voluntary Benefits - Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospitalization

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