2nd Shift Injection Molding Technician – Automation Expert

US01 VALEO NORTH AMERICA; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo North America is seeking a Process/Manufacturing Engineer/Technician for the 2nd shift (2 PM–10:30 PM) to troubleshoot injection molding issues, operate and maintain molding equipment, and support process improvements.

You will start Engel and Sepro robots, work with the injection team to reduce cycle times and scrap, and uphold injection process standards in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience with new mold set-up and process plastic injection mold machines.
• 2+ years of experience with identification of injection plastic defects after the manufacturing process.
• Familiarity with Engel and Sepro robots preferred.
• Injection insert over-molding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot injection molding process issues and identify root causes.
• Operate and maintain injection molding process equipment.
• Operate overhead crane.
• Maintain injection process standards.
• Collaborate with the injection team to improve TRP, cycle time, and scrap.
• Start Engel and Sepro robots and integrate them into production.

Skills

Mold setup

Injection molding

Root cause analysis

Automation (robots)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Engel robots

Sepro robots

Job description

Valeo North America is seeking a Process/Manufacturing Engineer/Technician for the 2nd shift (2 PM–10:30 PM) to troubleshoot injection molding issues, operate and maintain molding equipment, and support process improvements.

You will start Engel and Sepro robots, work with the injection team to reduce cycle times and scrap, and uphold injection process standards in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.