Process Technician - Molding 3rd shift

				Overview:

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.

Responsibilities:

* 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 optimizing 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 parts
* Knowledge of TPO's/ABS/Nylons/PC's.
* Monitor production for accuracy and efficiency and work with quality inspectors to ensure part quality/performance
* Make minor electrical and mechanical repairs and adjustments to machines/tools and notify supervisors when major service is required
* Provide 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 improvements
* Compiles, stores and receives production data
* Completes 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 procedures
* The 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.

Qualifications:

* Minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent.  Ability to read, write and speak English effectively.
* Possess basic mathematical skills
* Possess basic office skills such as Excel, Microsoft Word and AS400 systems.
* Safety and environmental training and experience
* Previous experience in injection molding department or at least manufacturing experience.
* Must be able to work afternoons or night shift
* Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize. 
* Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
* Troubleshooting ability is required.
* Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
* Demonstrated good internal customer service skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects.
			

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