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Qualifications
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 specifically with the following materials: Polypropylene (PP), TPO, ABS, PCABS, Nylon, & Glass and Mineral filled PP
Basic electrical understanding of Injection Molding Machines and tools (Thermocouples, wiring heater bands)
Flash
Familiarity with basic tools such as:
Screw Drivers
Other small hand tools as needed
Integrity
Fun
Teamwork
Excellence
Innovation
Commitment
Humility
Responsibilities
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
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 time
Able 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
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
Able to operate Robot including start, stop, and navigating the robot properly
End of Arm tool changes and troubleshooting experience
Safe operation of Robot
Basic Understanding of Polymers and Resins
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
An understanding of cold and hot runners and valve gated manifolds in Injection Molding Machine tooling
Understanding and ability to follow water circuits
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
Pin Push
Sink Marks
Working knowledge of Kanban
Excellent housekeeping practices
Job description
Process Technician - IMM
Detroit, 12701 Southfield Road, Detroit, Michigan, United States of America Req #18
Wednesday, August 14, 2024

DMS' Purpose:

We are creating a culture of service. We empower others to grow, rise and give back - accelerating positive change in the world. We lead with the heart to bring out the best in you - which brings out the best in us. We do well so we can do good.

Serve Others, Enrich Lives, Rise Together and Give Back

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 time
• Able 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 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 changes and 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:

Troubleshoot the following issues:
• An 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
• Short Shots
• Flash
• Splay
• Burns
• Bubbles
• Flow Lines
• Pin Push
• Sink Marks
• Working knowledge of Kanban
• Excellent housekeeping practices

Familiarity with basic tools such as:
• Screw Drivers
• Allen Wrench
• Mallet
• Other small hand tools as needed

Our Values:

Gratitude * Integrity * Fun * Teamwork * Excellence * Diversity &

Respect * Innovation * Commitment * Humility

"GIFTED people & RICH culture"

Other details
• Pay Type Hourly
• Job Start Date Monday, June 24, 2024
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