Flex-N-Gate

Process Engineering Technician

Russellville, Kentucky, United States

Job description
Posted Date1 week ago(8/31/2022 10:56 AM)
ID2022-8513# of Openings1CategoryMoldingCompanyVentra Plastics Russellville, LLC
Overview

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in Automotive News. A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Scope of the Position

The Process Engineering Technician is responsible for the complex molding tools, materials, and processes for injection molding machines. Also will be responsible for the training and development of process technicians

Responsibilities
  • Continually monitor and troubleshoot all processes related to injection molding and perform adjustments as needed to ensure jobs are running to standard rates (labor, cycle time, scrap rate, etc.)
  • Assists with launches of new programs by building a new process to ensure quality production of parts and attends launch meetings prior to production start-up
  • Troubleshoots and diagnoses complex injection molding processes using a wide variety of engineered and commodity type resins on a wide range of injection molding machinery
  • Supports process improvement projects through design, procurement, installation and start-up of equipment
  • Ensures presses are running correct cycle times and match what is documented
  • Investigate new materials and determine molding parameters
  • Implement process improvement projects safely in order to ensure safety, quality and productivity objectives are met
  • Build communication and relationships with Supervisors
  • Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department
  • Maintain clean and organized work area with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency and utilization
  • Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance
  • Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures
  • Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in processing injection molding, automotive-based class A products preferred
  • Ability to analyze and diagnosis complex machine/molding processes.
  • Training and or mentoring experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Self-motivated and ability to work with minimal Supervision
Benefits

Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?
It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.
Lots of growth opportunity.
The companys young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.
Not just a joba great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

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