Process Technician - IMM

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Job overview:Detroit Manufacturing Systems manufactures high-precision, injection molded plastic components for the automotive industry. The DMS Process Technician-IMM reports to the IMM Engineering Leader and will be accountable for maintaining high quality tooling and injection mold machinery and equipment through preventative maintenance, repairs and visual evaluation.Primary Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Fully understand and 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 timeAble to address minor processing issues.Work flexibility in order to meet customer demands and requirements.Work safely with mold changes, color changes and any movement with cranes and robot operations. Assist with any additional tasks as assigned by the company.

Required Skills/Educations/Experience:The ideal candidate will have/possess the following:

Technical diploma, and solid knowledge and experience with ENGEL injection-mold machinery and equipment; specialization in plastics and/or injection molding press/equipment.At least 3 years of manufacturing experience within a fast-paced automotive/manufacturing environment.A minimum of (2+) years' experience as a Process Technician in an injection molding, manufacturing/automotive environment with medium tonnage molding machines.Training and experience in the operation of overhead cranes.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 systems, Health & Safety Environments.Strong technical problem solving skills.Strong teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills.Proficient level of English required.Experience with Engel injection molding machines highly preferred and considered a plus.

Mold Changes:

Mold changesSMED (single minute exchange of Die) Quick Changeover experienceOperate overhead crane up to 50 ton in sizeKnowledge of setting up, operating crane and differentiating which tools to use during mold changesUnderstanding of and consistent use of mold strapsUnderstanding of Hydraulic and water connections and proper usageUse 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 properlyEnd of Arm tool changes and troubleshooting experienceSafe operation of Robot

Materials:

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

Processing & Injection Molding Machinery:

Troubleshoot the following issues:

An understanding of cold and hot runners and valve gated manifolds in Injection Molding Machine toolingUnderstanding and ability to follow water circuitsBasic electrical understanding of Injection Molding Machines and tools (Thermocouples, wiring heater bands)Ability to change Nozzle tips and mixersExperience recording process parameters and reacting to out of control tolerancesExperience loading processes (recipe) into Injection Molding Machine Controllers (Engle & Husky brands)Experience with Cores and ejection including troubleshootingRecording and understanding of mold change time, color change time, scrap percentage, efficiency and down time.Interior Injection Molding experience with Cosmetic "A" surface partsKnowledge and understanding of parts and function of all parts of an Injection Molding PressKnowledge 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 processingShort ShotsFlashSplayBurnsBubblesFlow LinesPin PushSink MarksWorking knowledge of KanbanExcellent housekeeping practices

Familiarity with basic tools such as:

Screw DriversAllen WrenchMalletOther small hand tools as needed

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