Process Technician

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.

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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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