Molding Process Technician

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Summary

The Process Technician is responsible for setting up and maintaining process controls on presses, molds and equipment to customer specifications. He or she is responsible for resolving manufacturing processes. The Process Technician is responsible troubleshooting, repairing and performing preventative maintenance on the equipment. Additionally, he or she will maintain equipment and prevent failures by suggesting and implementing improvement plans. He or she would coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure good production and quality through problem solving and continuous improvement activities.

Core Competencies

• Time Management
• Creative & Innovative Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Accountability & Dependability
• Research & Analysis
• Decision Making & Judgement
• Ethics & Integrity
• Planning & Organizing
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Energy and Stress
• Team Work
  
  

Flex-N-Gate Training Requirements

• CHRF.00003 New Employee Orientation
• CAD Key
• Core Values
• Contractor Control
• EMS Manual
• Environmental Review of Projects
• Environmental Communication
• Environmental Control
• Monitoring & Measurement
• Storm Water
• Air Emissions
• Control of Hazardous Material
• Liquid Waste Transferring & Manifesting
• Servicing of Stationary Refrigeration Equipment
• Interceptor Pit Monitoring & Disposal
• Waste Oily & Oily Materials
• Solid Waste Handling
• Scrap Room Operations
• Waste Water Treatment Operational Instructions
• Outside storage
• Health and Safety Systems Management
• Hot Work Permit
• Lockout Training
• Legislation Training
• Machine Guarding
• PFMEA
• APQP Design
• Equipment Procurement
• Non-Conforming Materials
• Corrective Action
• Deviation
• Pre-Start Health & Safety Training
• Master Procedure Flow
• Quality Management Systems - CQAM.00001 Quality Management Systems Manual
• IATF/ISO Related Training
  
  

Job Duties

• Optimizes all machine processes by reducing scrap, cycle times and mold change times;
• Assists with launches of new programs by building a new process to ensure quality products of parts and attends launch meetings prior to production start-up as needed;
• Maintains and secures controlled injection process by using part weights by using plastic data and using a systematic approach to optimising current running process;
  
  

Directs set-ups for molds using efficient mold change systems and robotics;Oversees in-house tooling and material evaluations to ensure optimum performance;Describes system, components, and parts operating characteristics and malfunctions by writing technical reports;Sets-up injection molds and performs start-up and shut-down of molding systems;Verifies systems performance by testing functioning of installed equipment;Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, and evaluating new equipment and techniques;Responsible for setting up and maintaining process controls of presses, molds and equipment.Must be experienced with Robotics and Programming, with End of Arm Set-up and troubleshooting, develop and modify robot programs to handle parts without causing damage to the equipment or partsKnowledge of TPO's/ABS/Nylons/PC's.Monitor production for accuracy and efficiency and work with quality inspectors to ensure part quality/performanceMake minor electrical and mechanical repairs and adjustments to machines/tools and notify supervisors when major service is requiredProvide ownership and analysis of injection molding process and equipment for the reduction in defects, overall process improvement and/or the reduction of downtime and continue improvementsCompiles, stores and receives production dataCompletes all paperwork as required.Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.Advise on improvements in tracking and reporting procedures.Must have experience with hot runners/valve gate sequencing/gas assist/insert molding.Promote safety by abiding to all related policies and proceduresThe incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.00005.The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Quality Management System (QMS) as stated in CQAM.00001 – Corporate Quality Manual.

Working Conditions

• Physical ability to lift up to 75lbs.
• This position may require hot work, standing up to 100%, overhead work, kneeling, bending, crawling, pushing, pulling, climbing, and working at heights.
  
  

This job description is not inclusive. The duties, experience, functions, and any other descriptions herein may be changed at any time and other duties may be assigned as necessary. The company reserves the right to add, delete, or otherwise alter these responsibilities when and as necessary.

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time
  
  

What do our employees have to say?

“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”

“Lots of growth opportunity.”

“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”

Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.