Job Summary:
Responsible for ensuring that all molds and equipment are maintained appropriately and run efficiently, and parts are made to quality standards set forth by the company.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Conduct work, comply with and enforce all company, local, state, and federal Safety and Health Rules

· Diagnose and correct problems with the molding processes, including molds, set ups, automation, etc.

· Recommend tooling changes that will improve the process capability.

· Monitor and adjust molding parameters to ensure parts are produced according to recorded process and quality level.

· Perform minor record keeping tasks. This includes, but may not be limited to, recording cavitation levels, downtime reasons, machine logs, process adjustment notations Event Log, process verification sheets, etc.

· Do regular TPM sheets for injection molding machines.

· Strive to be a team player of our organization, displaying a cooperative and positive attitude towards our Company, including its policies, procedures, and employees.

· Trouble shoot machine, thermolator, dryer or process issues relating to manufacturing process.

· Fill out maintenance work orders for issues with machine, thermolator or dryer issues that they cannot resolve.

· Follow escalation procedure for issues that they cannot resolve.

· Perform Mold changes and machine start-ups as needed.

· Make sure operators are at their scheduled machine.

· See that operators are properly trained and have the tools needed to complete their tasks.

· Verify Production sheets are filled out correctly and match MES system.

· Relieve operators for break if needed.

· Spot check parts hourly to ensure quality parts are being produced.

· Spot check parts to make sure they are labeled correctly and in the correct location.

· Count, Tote and label parts that run in the automatic machines.

· Any other duties as deemed necessary.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, required
• Verifiable manufacturing and / or plastic injection mold experience; preferably in an automotive manufacturing setting
• Experience using LEAN, Kaizen, 5S, robotics a plus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of plastic injection molding
• Knowledge of scientific molding/RJG, desired
• Technical and Quality Certifications are a plus.
• Good knowledge of Program standards, tools and methods
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
• Good oral and written skills in order to develop proper quality documentation

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

1. Must be able to handle the physical demands of the Operations. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk and hear

3. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time

4. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

5. The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

6. The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so other will understand

7. The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Auburn Hills, MI 48326: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person