Process Technician - IMM

Socket.dev; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Manufacturing Systems in Detroit is seeking a Process Technician-IMM to maintain high-quality tooling and injection mold machinery. You will work with IMM Engineering to prevent downtime and optimize mold operations on a fast-paced automotive manufacturing line.

The role requires hands-on experience with ENGEL injection molding systems, strong problem-solving skills, and teamwork to ensure quality and throughput meet customer demands.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma with knowledge of injection molding equipment.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
• Experience with Engel injection molding machines is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand and operate injection molding machines and secondary equipment to reduce downtime.
• Monitor process and product quality during runs.
• Maintain tooling and equipment through TPM and preventive maintenance.
• Support SMED changeovers and EOAT adjustments to reduce cycle times.
• Record downtime, scrap, and changeover metrics for continuous improvement.
• Address minor processing issues and cooperate with engineering to improve efficiency.

Skills

Engel injection-mold machinery

Quality problem solving

Teamwork and communication

Safety awareness

English proficiency

Education

Technical diploma

Tools

Overhead crane operation

Mold and tooling knowledge

Job description

DMS’ Purpose:

We are creating a culture of service. Weempower others to grow, rise and give back – accelerating positive change in the world. We lead with the heart to bring out the best in you – which brings out the best in us. We do well so we can do good.

Serve Others, Enrich Lives, Rise Together and Give Back

Job overview:

Detroit Manufacturing Systems manufactures high-precision, injection molded plastic components for the automotive industry. The DMSProcess Technician-IMM reports to the IMM Engineering Leader and will be accountable for maintaining high quality tooling and injection mold machinery and equipment through preventative maintenance, repairs and visual evaluation.

Primary Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Fully understand and work with injection molding machines and secondary equipment, on tooling issues to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
• Monitor process and product-quality while tooling runs.
• Maintain and improve Quality.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering to reduce downtime and scrap and improve process efficiency.
• Participate in improving tool changeover times, by using SMED; improve EOAT (end of arm tooling) change over time improved color changeover time.
• Identify molding problems due to tooling problems and report them to Supervisor.
• Participate in maintaining tooling and equipment thru TPM Program.
• Record downtime and scrap and changeover time
• Able to address minor processing issues.
• Work flexibility in order to meet customer demands and requirements.
• Work safely with mold changes, color changes and any movement with cranes and robot operations. Assist with any additional tasks as assigned by the company.

Required Skills/Educations/Experience:

The ideal candidate will have/possess the following:

• Technical diploma, and solid knowledge and experience with ENGEL injection-mold machinery and equipment; specialization in plastics and/or injection molding press/equipment.
• At least 3 years of manufacturing experience within a fast-paced automotive/manufacturing environment.
• A minimum of (2+) years’ experience as a Process Technician in an injection molding, manufacturing/automotive environment with medium tonnage molding machines.
• Training and experience in the operation of overhead cranes.
• Proven ability to undertake tasks of substantial variety or complexity which require an extensive knowledge of fabrication/processing techniques, tools, materials, machines and equipment.
• Working knowledge of Quality systems, Health & Safety Environments.
• Strong technical problem solving skills.
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient level of English required.
• Experience with Engel injection molding machines highly preferred and considered a plus.

Mold Changes:

• Mold changes
• SMED (single minute exchange of Die) Quick Changeover experience
• Operate overhead crane up to 50 ton in size
• Knowledge of setting up, operating crane and differentiating which tools to use during mold changes
• Understanding of and consistent use of mold straps
• Understanding of Hydraulic and water connections and proper usage
• Use of Magnetic Platens, chains, eye bolts and D rings.
• Robot Knowledge:
• Robot experience (Sepro and Engle usage preferred)
• Able to operate Robot including start, stop, and navigating the robot properly
• End of Arm tool changes and troubleshooting experience
• Safe operation of Robot

Materials:

• Basic Understanding of Polymers and Resins
• Experience specifically with the following materials: Polypropylene (PP), TPO, ABS, PCABS, Nylon, & Glass and Mineral filled PP.
• Basic Hopper and Dryer operations
• Understanding of which materials require Drying
• Basic Knowledge of Injection Molding Machine mounted blenders (MOTAN)
• Basic feed systems operation and trouble shooting
• Experience with color concentrate blending and troubleshooting with material.