Process Technician

• →Independently support and manage daily injection molding production processes while maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient work environment.
• →Perform mold and press setups, including robot and automation programming/setup, auxiliary equipment configuration, material handling, and all related requirements to bring jobs into production.
• →Establish, optimize, and maintain molding processes to achieve consistent product quality, cycle times, and production efficiency.
• →Monitor process performance, cycle times, scrap rates, and product quality, making informed process adjustments to maintain production standards.
• →Troubleshoot complex processing issues involving injection molding machinery, molds, robots, automation, auxiliary equipment, and process conditions.
• →Identify root causes of production issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime, reduce scrap, and improve overall equipment performance.
• →Support process development and continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization, cycle-time reduction, and improvements in production consistency.
• →Maintain accurate setup sheets, process parameters, and documentation of all process changes.
• →Perform and document required in-process quality checks, including first- and last-shot controls, process deviations, and out-of-control conditions, taking appropriate corrective action when necessary.
• →Complete production reports, process documentation, and other required records accurately and on time.
• →Utilize the Maximo system to create, manage, and follow up on maintenance work orders.
• →Perform in-press mold cleanings and coordinate mold-related maintenance activities according to established procedures.
• →Work closely with Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, Engineering, and other technical teams to resolve production challenges and maintain consistent manufacturing performance.
• →Provide technical support, guidance, and knowledge-sharing to junior Process Technicians and production personnel.
• →Collaborate across shifts to ensure effective communication, consistent processes, and successful production handoffs.
• →Partner with Tooling and Maintenance on preventative maintenance activities, mold performance, and equipment troubleshooting.
• →Identify opportunities to improve standard methods of work, safety, equipment reliability, and overall manufacturing efficiency.

We’re looking for an experienced, mechanically inclined professional with a strong background in injection molding who can independently manage processes, troubleshoot technical challenges, and contribute to continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing operation.

• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in injection molding or plastics manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience setting up, starting, and optimizing injection molding processes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot molding equipment, molds, robots, automation, and auxiliary equipment.
• Working knowledge of injection molding process parameters and their impact on product quality and production performance.
• Ability to independently identify processing issues, determine root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Experience monitoring process performance, cycle times, scrap rates, and quality requirements.
• Ability to read and follow technical documentation, setup sheets, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Strong commitment to manufacturing safety, quality standards, and standard work procedures.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Vision of 20/25 or better, with or without corrective lenses.

• Experience with a variety of injection molding presses, mold types, and processing applications.
• Knowledge of scientific molding principles and process optimization techniques.
• Experience with robotic automation, material handling systems, and auxiliary equipment.
• Familiarity with mold maintenance, preventative maintenance, and basic equipment repairs.
• Experience with process development, troubleshooting recurring production issues, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to less experienced technicians and production personnel.
• Experience using manufacturing systems such as Maximo for maintenance work orders and production documentation.
• A strong understanding of how tooling conditions, material characteristics, machine settings, and process variables affect finished product quality.