MMI Engineered Solutions is currently seeking a Material Technician to join our Team. Headquartered in Saline, Michigan. MMI Engineered Solutions has offices in Troy, Warren, and Monterrey Mexico. We provide world class engineering solutions for advanced composites and engineered resins across multiple industries. We engineer innovative ideas for today's complex design and manufacturing issues. We offer a competitive salary, rich benefits package, and opportunities for growth.
Essential Functions
- Understand what BOM's / Items are running on each of the work centers and ensure that all materials needed to keep the work centers running are available over the course of the job duration. This includes proper use of regrind when and if acceptable for this job.
- This position must work with the setup team (Supervisor, Mold Setter, and Material Technician) to understand what jobs are coming up in the schedule and timing of those jobs. They need to verify that all the materials are available for this job and that the materials are staged and ready on time.
- Proper removal, identification, cleaning, and storage of all remaining material after the jobs are complete. This includes the cleaning and preparation of the work center before the next job is setup.
- Work with Shift Supervisor to prepare for next jobs on all work centers.
Verify material is available.
Ensure material is in dryer and / or dried on time.Ensure proper regrind is available if applicable.Staging of all raw materials needed at the work center.Includes Raw Materials, Purchase Components and WIP.Fill color feedersEnsure work center is properly setup for next job after current job is completed.Empty & Clean hoppers at Press
Empty & Clean hopper / dryersClean Material Line feeds between jobs if necessarySetup appropriate Grinder at work center if needed. Recycle into current job running when possibleRemoval and proper storage of materials (all materials including packaging, etc.). Weigh, apply new label, scan into IQMS, and return to proper storage location.Collect scrap and purge material from work centers and move to proper scrap location, labeled properly before moving.Box, bag, bucket, and barrels. Make sure all are labeled correctly with the correct material and covered to prevent contamination. Ensure location and lot number are correct.
Mixes, batches, and / or blends material for productionMaintain Raw Material area. Keep clean and organized.Coordinate work center issues that prevent material handling functions with supervisor and maintenance.Grind any and all scrap not being ground at press side without contaminating it. Label and store material properly.Unload material from truck upon arrival, verify contents of packing slip and turn into Receiving.Cycle counts raw materials and packaging supplies. Assists in Inventory Control.Help support operator breaks and lunches.Other tasks assigned by SupervisorRegular & prompt attendance at workInteracting with clients & coworkers; professional & respectful.Overtime and rotating shift, where applicableQualifications :
A minimum of 3 years of experience in the injection molding industry with proven experience in material handling and a good understanding of raw materials (resins).A self-starter with a history of showing initiative in getting things done and anticipating what needs to get done.Strong organizational skills.Proven communicational skills, both written and oral.Candidates must be able to lift 60 pounds.Demonstrated experience with production part retrieval / lot number verificationProven understanding of material flow / handlingExperience with raw materials cycle counts / inventoryDocumentationDemonstrated ability to read and understand written instructions.Proven ability to work with others to accomplish goals.Knowledge of basic mathematics and the ability to apply it in a work situation.Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programsMMI Engineered Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.
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All MMI Engineered Solutions employees complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen. MMI Engineered Solutions is an alcohol and drug free workplace.
