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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Plymouth, Michigan 48170
Plymouth, Michigan

About this job

Top Three Skills: 1. Plastic Injection Mold Processing Technician Experience
2. Press Setup for injection Mold machines
3. Die Setting
Job Description: * Set up and operate plastic injection molding machines
* Measure and visually inspect products for surface and dimension defects to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments and completing first-off - last off documents.
* Mold installation and start-up, shut-down and removal
* Ensure all auxiliary equipment is set to the correct settings per the baselines.
* Maintain best operating parameters (baselines) for tool and make any adjustments required to cycle the tool automatically. Follow proper deviation process if parameters adjusted outside tolerance. Troubleshooting and understanding the machine functions/setting issues.
* Monitor tool cleanliness and ensure tool cleaning is conducted as required.
* Ensure correct raw material is being supplied to the molding equipment, and proper material drying specifications are being followed
* Perform maintenance work such as cleaning and oiling machines.
* Observe machine parameters and gauges to verify consistency of temperatures, pressures, and press-cycle times, etc.
* Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained
* Assume Supervisor responsibilities when required - scrap reporting/headcount
* Read specifications, blueprints, and work orders to determine setups, temperatures, and time settings required to mold plastic materials, as well as to plan production sequences.
* Operate hoists to position mold tools on storage racks, inside press or on floor.
* Preheat molding tools using specified equipment.
* Select and install end of arm tooling (EOAT) or other attachments for each operation.
* Issue work orders for molding equipment or tools as required.
* Optimize process to reduce scrap and improve throughput.
* Delegate and pack parts as required.
* Communicate with Process Techs shift to shift, to understand/pass-on, the current status of the operation as well as any operational issues.
* Review and sign all communications at the beginning of the shift, i.e. Quality Alerts
* Work with engineering group to develop baseline programs, support trial efforts and implement improvement ideas
* Any other reasonable request by management.
Work Environment:

Direct hires, currently have all three shifts with openings:

1st shift - (7am-3pm)
2nd Shift - (3pm-11pm)
3rd shift - (11pm - 7am)

2nd and 3rd shift has a shift premium of $0.50 - $0.75/hour

Qualifications: - Minimum 1 year manufacturing experience required
- Knowledge of plastic materials and process parameters for injection molding.
- Certified Overhead Crane Operator. (If not certified, they need to know how to operate one)

MUST HAVES:
1. Processing - Understanding the step by step process needed to run the presses.
2. Die Setting - Knowledge of setting the die correctly on the press.
Performance Expectations: - Aptitude for mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Ability to learn the fundamentals of process control and understand the importance of consistent application.
- Strength and ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.
- Strong knowledge of industrial processes and machinery.
- Ability to learn and comprehend computer language.
- Self motivated, ability to take initiative and follow through to job completion.
- Ability to communicate technically with various departments.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Proven track record of performance and attendance in current role.
- Aptitude for working with numbers.
- Reasoning Ability: Effective trouble shooting for a variety of different situations/issues effectively.




About Aerotek:

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