Injection Molding Technician - 3rd Shift

MANN+HUMMEL • Portage, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Injection Molding Technician will be responsible for systematic problem solving and troubleshooting of molding and assembly equipment, utilizing strong mechanical aptitude, effective communication, and demonstrated leadership skills. This role involves mold setting, changeover and processing of injection molding machines, programming robots, and investigating and resolving machine, robot, and product quality issues. The technician will also be accountable for performing changeovers within specified times, maintaining good housekeeping, cleaning molds, repairing tooling, ensuring product conformity to quality standards, and fulfilling HSE requirements.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Technical aptitude required
• 1+ year experience working with injection molding machine set-up and processing

Nice To Haves

• Vocational education training in skilled trades or other related discipline

Responsibilities

• Change molds in 500 to 1500 ton injection molding machines
• Ensure proper electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic hook up for tools
• Change robot end of arm tools
• Perform basic machine and robot functions related to tool changeovers
• Check and document machine settings
• Adjust process for common defects
• Program pick and place robots to remove parts from machines
• Document process set-up parameters
• Investigate and resolve machine and robot issues
• Investigate and resolve product quality issues
• Perform changeover within a specified time
• Maintain good housekeeping in line with our 5S principles
• Clean molds and repair tooling as necessary
• Ensure product conformity to quality standards upon start up
• Ensure fulfillment of HSE requirements

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance
• 401k match
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime after 40 hours / Double time after 52 hours
• Opportunity for advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED