Molding Trainer

Hi-Lex Controls; Hudson (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

HI-LEX Controls is seeking a skilled operator trainer for its Hudson, MI facility. The role focuses on teaching safe operation of injection molding machines, verifying first-piece quality, and ensuring materials and processes meet established standards.

The successful candidate will perform in-process checks, identify non-conforming parts, and participate in preventive maintenance and TPM activities while maintaining a clean, safe work environment on third shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years experience in plastic injection molding.
• Use of hand tools, crane, grinders, calipers, and gages.
• Must be able to operate a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) and handheld scanner.

Responsibilities

• Instructs operators in the safe and proper operation of all injection molding machines to produce a part conforming to all quality and production standards.
• Performs in-process checks, tests and gauges as required by control plans and operator instructions.
• Identifies out of specification components and follows non-conforming product procedures.
• Responsible for 1st piece validation for each job and correct material usage.
• Performs product problem solving and corrective actions.
• Follows all safety rules and maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Notifies team leader or supervisor for equipment maintenance, repairs or calibration.

Skills

Instructing operators

Quality-focused

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PIT forklift

Calipers

Gages

Handheld scanner

ERP system

Crane

Grinders

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: HCIH (Hudson) - Hudson, MI 49247

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Shift: Third Shift

Founded in 1946, HI-LEX is a leading supplier of window regulators, door modules, power lift gate systems, and mechanical control cables primarily serving the automotive industry, but also the power sports, marine, construction equipment, and medical device sectors. Headquartered in Takarazuka, Japan (near Osaka), and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), HI-LEX employs more than 12,000 associates across its global footprint.

In the Americas region, HI-LEX has grown steadily in the region, and now has ten (10) manufacturing facilities across the the United States, Mexico, and Brazil.

In the U.S., HI-LEX operates under three divisions: HI-LEX America in Battle Creek, Michigan; HI-LEX Controls in Hudson, Litchfield, and Hazel Park, Michigan; and Daedong HI-LEX of America in Cusseta, Alabama.

The company’s automotive center is in Rochester Hills, Michigan which consists of Finance, Sales, Engineering, Testing, Program Management, Human Resources, Purchasing and IT.

Website:HI-LEX.com

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs duties to instruct operators in the safe and proper methods of performing their duties to produce a part conforming to our quality and performance standards. Ensures that operators perform work according to work instructions, including proper use of appropriate PPE. Capable of changeovers on all assigned plastic injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment. Follow process set up sheets to ensure parts are being produced to established parameters.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instructs operators in the safe and proper operation of all injection molding machines to produce a part conforming to all quality and production standards
• Performs in process checks, tests and gaging as required by control plans and operator instructions
• Identifies out of specification components. Following non-conforming product and/or hold tag procedures
• Responsible for 1st piece validation for each job and correct material being used
• Performs product problem solving and corrective actions.
• Works to ensure company goals are attained.
• Performs process adjustments when necessary.
• Completes required forms and paperwork.
• Verify quantities, lot numbers, labels, and correctness of parts
• Performs cycle counts using handheld scanner and ERP system
• Repairs minor machine problems and assists operators with minor preventative maintenance
• Completes TPM as required
• Notifies team leader and/or supervisor when any equipment or gage needs maintenance, repair, or calibration
• Fills in for absentees on work stations when needed
• Follows all safety rules and keeps the work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Fills in for Team Leader when needed
• Instructs operators on 4S program and confirms daily activities are understood and completed
• Performs other duties as necessary.

QualificationsEducation

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years experience in plastic injection molding

Functional Experience

• Use hand tools, crane, grinders, calipers, and gages
• Use of a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) and/or a hand or powered pallet jack
• Use of a computer and typical office software
• Ability to use handheld scanner
• Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment in assigned area
• Must maintain an excellent attendance record

Physical Requirements

• Works in a factory environment with noise from the manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to moving equipment, parts and electrical shock.
• Possible serious injury due to carelessness around equipment.
• Sometimes lifts, carries or moves objects – weighing up to 50 pounds.