Material Feed Technician

SMP Automotive Systems Alabama Inc. Cottondale, AL

SMP Automotive Systems Alabama Inc., a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier and member of the Motherson Group, is seeking a Material Feed Technician to support our Injection Molding operations. This position plays a critical role in maintaining material flow to production equipment, supporting production uptime, and ensuring quality standards are met in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

If you enjoy working in a hands-on manufacturing role, troubleshooting equipment, and supporting a high-performing production team, we encourage you to apply.

Perform material and color changes for injection molding equipment.

Maintain uninterrupted material flow to molding machines and auxiliary equipment.

Operate and monitor material drying, blending, and conveying systems.

Troubleshoot material feed and vacuum conveying issues.

Ensure proper material identification, traceability, and documentation.

Maintain accurate lot control records and dryer change schedules.

Follow FIFO (First-In, First-Out) inventory practices.

Ensure material containers and Gaylords are properly covered and protected from contamination.

Support production changeovers and startup activities.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Participate in continuous improvement and 5S initiatives.

Cross-train and support other production activities as needed.