Injection Molding Process Technician

Group Description
The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.
Role Summary
Magna Lighting - Autosystems of America is looking for Molding Process Technician to join our team.
We offer:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, dental and vision benefits at a very affordable rate on day one of hire
• 401k Plan with company match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time off
• A clean work environment
• Career progression opportunities
• Starting pay $31.97

Key Responsibilities
• Set up and operate plastic injection molding machines to mold thermoplastic parts.• Observe continuous operation of injection molding machines to ensure that parts meet specifications and to detect any machine malfunctions or product defects, making adjustments as necessary.• Measure and visually inspect products for surface and dimension defects to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.• Completing first-off - last off documents. • Mold installation and start-up, shut-down and removal.• Ensure all auxiliary equipment is set to the correct settings per the baselines.• Maintain best operating parameters (baselines) for tool and make any adjustments required to cycle the tool automatically. Follow proper deviation process if parameters adjusted outside tolerance. Troubleshooting and understanding the machine functions/setting issues.• Monitor tool cleanliness and ensure tool cleaning is conducted as required. • Ensure correct raw material is being supplied to the molding equipment, and proper material drying specifications are being followed. • Perform maintenance work such as cleaning and oiling machines.• Observe machine parameters and gauges to verify consistency of temperatures, pressures, and press-cycle times, etc. • Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained.• Mentor and train entry level Process Techs. • Operate hoists to position mold tools on storage racks, inside press or on floor.• Preheat molding tools using specified equipment.• Select and install end of arm tooling (EOAT) or other attachments for each operation.• Issue work orders for molding equipment or tools as required.• Optimize process to reduce scrap and improve throughput.• Degate and pack parts as required.• Communicate with Process Techs shift to shift, to understand/pass-on, the current status of the operation as well as any operational issues. • Review and sign all communications at the beginning of the shift, i.e. Quality Alerts.• Perform any other reasonable request by management.
Key Qualifications/Requirements
• Completion of High School diploma and 2 or 4 year Mechanical degree (Experience can be substituted for Education and Vice Versa).• Ability to learn and comprehend basic tool construction.• Self-motivated, ability to follow-up on task through to completion.• Injection Mold Tool Setting Experience. 1 year min as a die setter.• Knowledge of plastic materials and process parameters for injection molding.• Certified Overhead Crane Operator.• Experience with end of arm tooling (EOAT) set-up.• Experience with hand tools and torque wrenches.• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.• Mechanical and electrical aptitude (instrumentation, pneumatics, hydraulics).• Strength and ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.• Ability to learn and comprehend Microsoft Office applications.• Strong communication skills, including technically with various departments.• Must be able to climb in and out of machines. • Must be able to exert more than 50lbs. of force while arms are extended.
Additional Information
Health/Safety Environmental Responsibility: • Properly wear and take care of all required personal protective equipment (PPE) for their respective job• Follow all required health/safety and environmental rules for your respective job or general facility rules• Report any unsafe conditions immediately to your supervisor• Report injuries, accident, incidents, near misses or property/equipment damage to your supervisor immediately• Will not remove or make ineffective any protective device on any piece of equipment that they are or another associate is operating• Will not operate any machine or piece of equipment or process that they have not been trained in• Will not operate any machine or piece of equipment in a manner that may endanger themselves or other associates• Report any spills or compressed air leaks to my supervisor immediately.
Make sure waste material or workplace containers are properly closed, sealed and labeled
Physical Demands - Normal amount of sitting and standing; Ability to move around an office environment and on the production floor; Ability to work at a computer workstation; Ability to bend, twist, lift, reach. Required to carry out job duties and responsibilities in a work environment that may include, but is not limited to, varying levels of noise and/or temperature. Ability to lift max. 50lbs periodically. Ability to work in a hot work environment. Ability to lift heavy objects.
07--Operations F--Permanent/Regular
Nearest Major Market: Detroit