Process Technician - Complex (Team Lead) 2nd Shift

ARaymond • Rochester Hills, MI

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Process Technician III – Complex Products to serve as the Team Lead for our Multi-Contact Area for 2nd Shift. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for overseeing complex multi-shot and multi-cavity injection molding operations, ensuring first-time quality, stable processes, and efficient production. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced injection molding professional looking to lead, troubleshoot, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required, some college preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience as an injection mold setter and Process Technician with multi-shot injection molding.
• Hands-on experience with molding hygroscopic and non-hygroscopic resins.
• Experience with RJG eDART System.
• Experience with ERP and MES Systems.
• Knowledge of plastic materials and process parameters for multi-shot injection molding.
• Strong knowledge of plastic injection molding, assembly, part design, and tooling.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills to coach team members; effective verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of 5S and SMED philosophy.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to multi-task with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work weekends and overtime when necessary.
• Professional demeanor and ethical conduct, including handling confidential information appropriately.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds.
• Standing, bending, lifting, twisting, and walking on a cement floor daily.
• Ability to visually inspect parts with accuracy
• Requires alertness, precision, and methodical attributes.

Nice To Haves

• Master Molder® I & II certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations in the Multi-Contact Area, ensuring optimal setups, material flow, quality, and packaging processes.
• Perform complete setups of multi-shot and multi-cavity molds, including loading process programs and ensuring proper hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and water connections.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain robots and auxiliary equipment (thermolators, hot runner controllers, etc.).
• Troubleshoot processes and halt production when nonconforming material is identified.
• Support Process Engineers with process development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform mold cleaning, dry ice blasting, and apply release agents as required.
• Coach and provide technical guidance to technicians and support staff.
• Coordinate with scheduling, materials, quality, and other teams to meet production goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation in Raypro, MES, SAP, and related systems.
• Support 5S, SMED, ATOMS, CI, and OpEx initiatives.
• Work overtime as needed.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan w/ Employer Match
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Education Reimbursement
• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Consumerism Card w/ Telemedicine Coverage
• Employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life, and AD&D coverages
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospitalization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees