MIM+BINDER JET TECHNICIAN

Socket.dev; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a MIM/Binder Jet Process Technician to support the MIM department, mastering injection molding and binder jetting processes. You will oversee setup, start-up, shutdown, troubleshooting, and ongoing optimization during production runs, ensuring support equipment runs efficiently.

The role requires hands-on capability with tooling setup, materials changes, and process parameter adjustments to meet quality standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of MIM and binder jetting processes.
• Ability to set up, start up, shut down, and troubleshoot production runs.
• Maintain and improve process parameters to meet quality specs.

Responsibilities

• Set up tooling in molding presses and perform changeovers.
• Run material changes and barrel cleans as needed.
• Start up printers and verify material loads for jobs.
• Analyze process parameters to develop standards and data collection.
• Ensure PMs are completed and equipment is maintained.
• Diagnose and repair minor maintenance issues.
• Train operators and communicate with maintenance and quality teams.
• Set up robots and automation to meet production goals.

Skills

Process control

Injection molding

Binder jetting

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Process improvement

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Tools

MIM equipment

3D printers

Robotics automation

Maintenance tools

Job description

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of the MIM/Binder Jet Process Technician is to provide support to the MIM department by having an understanding of both manufacturing process control and the fundamentals of the injection molding process, as well as having working knowledge of the binder jetting process. The individual in this position performs and oversees the set-up, start-up, shutdown, troubleshooting and problem-solving of the overall MIM and binder jet process during normal production runs. Verify all support equipment is running efficiently and effectively.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Ensure that all safety and housekeeping procedures are followed.


2. Responsible for effectively setting up tooling in injection molding presses, performing timely changeovers, and making correct adjustments to MIM process parameters related to molding and mold tooling to meet quality specifications.


3. Perform material changes and barrel cleans as necessary on molding machine.


4. Perform material changes on all printers as necessary.


5. Perform machine start-ups on all printers and verify there is enough material loaded into system to run the programmed job.


6. Perform critical thinking and analysis of process parameters while developing standards for parts, including but not limited to process routings, process rates, data collection, and quality measurement tools.


7. Verify production process against documented processes which includes all support equipment including thermal control units, automation/robotics, grinders, blenders and conveying equipment.


8. Verify all PM’s are complete and up to date.


9. Diagnose and repair minor maintenance issues on machine and auxiliary equipment.


10. Diagnose major maintenance problems, complete Maintenance Work Requests on problems and interact with maintenance department concerning the problem.


11. Train/Mentor machine operators in the responsibilities of their position.


12. Effectively communicate with maintenance manager, production manager, machine operator, quality department and maintenance technician.


13. Ensure injection molding machines and printers run to quality standards and meet all production goals.


14. Set-up robots and automation equipment as necessary to meet production goals.

Key Attributes

1. Energetic and self-driven professional, with a high degree of customer focus.


2. Excellent communication skills, both internally and externally.


3. Solid analytical skills, strategic thinking ability, and problem-solving capacity.


4. Good team player with an ability to operate in a cross functional organization.


5. Proven ability to manage deadlines, prioritize, and multi-task.


6. Demonstrates comfort level in interacting with all levels of the organization and with customers.


7. Ability to troubleshoot issues, find root causes and initiate corrective actions.


8. Strives for Continuous Improvement.