SMP Automotive Global · 6 months ago
Technician-Molding
Cottondale, AL, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expSMP Automotive Global is a company specializing in automotive manufacturing, and they are seeking a Technician-Molding to join their team. The main responsibility of this role is to set up and maintain molding machines while ensuring quality and operational efficiency in the molding process.
AutomotiveManufacturing
Responsibilities
Set up dryer/material feeding system
Review material MFI, Density and Moisture test
Implement 5’s on Molding Machines
Set up hydraulic and pneumatic mold connections
Responsible for molding machine preventive maintenance
Assist with installation of dies according to specs using clamps, bolts, and hand tools
Responsible for mold first level preventive maintenance
Record process changes using SMP guidelines
Responsible for process monitoring
Communicate shift behavior to the team using SMP standards
Responsible for filling in the process data on the first piece sheet
Save the last good production piece
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Scientific Molding RJG or Injection Molding course work
2+ years of performing similar molding responsibilities (over 3 preferred): set up mold, programming - with automotive molding experience preferred - but not required
Technical experience in plastic injection molding with high tonnage machines (from 550 to 3500 ton) Engel preferred
Setups and changeovers
Hands-on, fast-paced environment
Knowledge of auxiliary equipment - hydraulics, hot runner controllers
Preferred
over 3 years of performing similar molding responsibilities
automotive molding experience
Technical experience in plastic injection molding with high tonnage machines (from 550 to 3500 ton) Engel
Company
SMP Automotive Global
SMP Automotive is a leading expert in high quality interior and exterior modules for the automotive industry.
10001+ employees
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