Sr Injection Molding Process Technician
Sr Injection Molding Process Technician
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Sr Injection Molding Process Technician
Location:37174 Spring Hill
Sr Injection Molding Process Technician
Workplace: 37174 Spring HillWhat to expect:
Position Summary:
The role of a Process Technician is to set molds and start production/molding respecting objectives set in terms of Quality Cost and Delivery.
Responsibilities:
The main missions of the role are to:
- 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 Process Engineering to reduce downtime s and improve process efficiency.
- Participate in improving tool changeover times by using SMED; improve EOAT (end of arm tooling) change over time and improve color changeover time.
- Identify molding problems due to tooling problems and report them to Supervisor.
- Participate in maintaining tooling and equipment thruPreventiveMaintenance Program.
- Record downtime and s and changeover time
- Able to addresses minor processing issues. .
- Work flexibility in order to meet customer demands and needs.
- Work flexibility in order to meet customer requirements.
- Assist with any additional tasks as assigned by the company.
- Work safely with and during mold changes color changes and any movement with cranes and robot operations by using all required PPE.
Mold changes:
- Primary task of the Process Technician is to do mold changes and production series changes
- SMED (single minute exchange of Dye)/ Quick Changeover experience
- Operate overhead crane up to 50 ton in size
- Assessing conditions of quick couplings and magnetic platens.
- Knowledge of setting up operating crane control tool balancing and differentiating which tools to use during mold changes (maximum load permitted for the slings; maximum load permitted for the eyebolts)
- Understanding of and consistent use of mold straps
- Understanding of Hydraulic and water connections and proper usage
- Use of Magnetic Platens
Robot Knowledge:
- Robot experience (Sepro and Engel models usage preferred)
- Able to operate Robot including start stop and navigating the robot properly
- Perform End of Arm tool changes and troubleshooting experience to improve part grip and robot / IMM communication.
- Make adjustments to vacuum cups grippers part presence sensors
- Ability to learn how to set pick home and deposit positions
- Safely operate the Robot in Manual or Auto Modes
Materials:
- 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 as power ON/OFF; filter cleaning and material removal.
- Understanding of which materials require Drying
- Ability to determine if a material has been dried or not when processing
- Strong knowledge of Injection Molding Machine mounted blenders for selfcoloring or dilution of glass fiber.
- Knowledge on feed systems operation and trouble shooting.
- Experience with color concentrate blending and troubleshooting with material.
Processing:
- Knows the basic parameters affecting the part quality and the cycle time.
- Can adjust the barrel temperature injection parameters closing / opening parameters and cores movements.
- Can adjust parameters to help troubleshoot quality issues including but not limited to flash short shots burns flowlines pressure lines
- Can adjust or use machine parameters to identify small maintenance problems
- Ability to complete short shot (Fill) studies
- Can assist in press validation runs
Injection Molding Machinery:
- Can verify and recall a mold program.
- Knows the machine startup and shut down procedures.
- Operates the mold opening and closing clamp and unclamp of the tool the injection unit movements and purging material for color change or cleaning purposes.
- Can perform the machine preventative maintenance for level one and two (PM 1 & 2.
- Can start the machine in semiautomatic or in automatic with robot.
- Understanding of water and hydraulic systems including valves sensors etc.
- Ability to operate TCU and chiller set points and faults.
Dye/Tool:
- Can locate the core quick couplings; the core electrical connectors the mold cooling quick couplings the sequential injection quick couplings the sequential injection electrical connectors; and indicate their specification and assess their condition.
- Can locate and operate the cooling valves and other thermal auxiliary equipment.
- Can connect and disconnect the mold electrical connectors for hot runner power and thermocouples.
- Can perform the mold preventative maintenance for level one and two (PM 1 & 2.
- Can understand all mold functionality and internal movements and the risk associated of any wrong movement or wrong sequence of steps.
- Can troubleshoot hydraulic valve gates
- Can determine issues with lifters pins rib read through etc. affecting part quality
Assembly support:
- Simple problem diagnosis and correction excluding electrical cabinet interfacing.
- Work collaboratively with maintenance on problem identification and solutions.
Position Specifications
Authorities:
- Designate process technician (within SMED team) to complete C/O duties
- Request C/O assistance from Sr. Process Tech (Gap Leader) to complete on target
- Select operators to remove gates and take to regrind process as well as compactor
- Authority to stop before proceeding if an unsafe condition is met
What you bring along:
- Knowledge / Skills:
- Proven ability to undertake tasks of substantial variety or complexity which require an extensive knowledge of fabrication/processing techniques tools materials machines and equipment
- Ability to quickly learn new technologies
- Working with sense of urgency due to JIT requirements
- Strong technical problem solving skills
- Strong teamwork interpersonal and communication skills
- Education / Experience:
- Technical diploma preferably with a specialization in injection molding.
- At least 3 years of manufacturing experience within a fast paced manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of Quality System and Health Safety and Environment skills
- Proficient level of English required
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What we offer:
- $25 $30/hr
- 3month Contract
- Generous paid vacation/sick/holidays
- Creativity encouraged in a fun friendly work environment
EEO Statement:
Bertrandt US is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. We consider all qualified candidates without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws.
Contact:
Desirea Perkins Tel.:Contact:
Desirea Perkins Tel.:Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
