Process Technician - IMM

Detroit Manufacturing Systems•Detroit, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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 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
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
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

Nice To Haves

Experience with Engel injection molding machines highly preferred and considered a plus.

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.