Production Technician Injection Molding

General Overview:The Production Engineering Technician plays a vital role in supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring the seamless integration of engineering principles into production processes. This position focuses on optimizing workflows, maintaining and improving equipment performance, and ensuring consistent product quality through technical troubleshooting and process enhancements. Working collaboratively with engineering, maintenance, and production teams, the technician contributes to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency, reducing downtime, and supporting the company’s commitment to operational excellence and sustainability.Duties and Responsibilities:Maintain all certifications and abide by all safety rules (Lockout Tagout, Hard Hat, Crane Cert.)Serve as the first point of contact for technical assistanceDiagnose and resolve problems (repair or replace parts, modify programs)Maintain all records and logs for repairs and PM’sComplete Change Point Cards for any applicable modifications to process or equipmentMaintain replacement part inventory for end of arms and water lines, alerting Administrative Assistant when orders are necessaryComplete End of Arm Tooling Preventative Maintenance as scheduledComplete Water Line Damage Assessment as scheduledTrain with Maintenance on minor repairs to:o Robots or sprue pickerso Dryerso Thermolatorso MachinesTrain with Tool & Die on tooling items related to:o Handling a Class A tool surfaceo Pulling stuck spruesBackup/Assist with Die SettingRequirements:Complete, and pass technical training within 90 days of start dateAble to climb up and down laddersHigh attention to detailAbility to complete assigned tasks with limited supervisionExperience in Injection Molding is preferredAble to lift up to 55 poundsPreferred Attributes:Self-motivated with a strong attention to detailAbility to work independently and as part of a teamCommitment to safety, quality, and continuous learningBenefits:Health InsuranceDental InsurancePrescriptionVision401K + Company matchLife InsuranceShort Term DisabilityLong Term DisabilityEducation AssistanceFlex SpendingEmployee Assistance Programs12 Paid HolidaysPaid Time OffTAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a Japanese owned automotive parts supplier, serving the Japanese Transplants (Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, etc.) as well as the domestic OEMs (Ford and GM). Located in Jackson, MI, TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan.TAC was founded in 1991 and currently employs 700+ people at our Jackson, MI location.We manufacture security and safety-related products: shift levers, shift-by-wire, steering wheels, exterior mirrors, steering column locks, key cylinders, mechanical and remote keys, and more.Shift your career into drive and help TAC Manufacturing make the driving experience an intuitive connection between the human body and the vehicle.TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#tac