Injection Molding Process Technician (2nd Shift)

Key Responsibilities

• Mold setups and teardowns
• Machine startups/shutdowns
• Absorb and assist with maintenance duties
• Troubleshoot molding processes within established parameters
• Document process settings and assist with approved process changes
• Minimize production scrap rates and downtime
• Efficiently troubleshoot and maintain
• Absorb and assist with training operators and molding personnel on SOPs
• Absorb and assist with automation integration and auxiliary equipment setup
• Support engineering and maintenance teams during equipment & process troubleshooting
• Identify opportunities to improve process consistency and efficiency
• Absorb and assist with continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in plastic injection molding setup, processing, and troubleshooting
• General understanding of scientific molding concepts and injection mold design
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and the ability to follow company procedures and work instructions
• Implement, explain, and defend molding process adjustments
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Reliability and a strong work ethic

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with robots, EOAT, and automation equipment
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Strong math skills and high attention to detail
• Logical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work with limited direction
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Safety: Must be aware of and adhere to all company safety policies
• Equipment Interaction: Must be able to frequently position self to set up, operate, and troubleshoot injection molding machines, robots, and auxiliary equipment
• Facility Mobility: Ability to move throughout the manufacturing facility to effectively support production operations across all shifts
• Technical Dexterity: Requires the mechanical aptitude to manipulate tools and perform precise adjustments on plastic injection molds and related machinery
• Communication & Mentoring: Must be able to accurately exchange technical information and provide clear instructions when training or mentoring molding personnel
• Industrial Environment: Work is performed in a manufacturing environment, which includes regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and typical machine shop hazards

Pay

• $30.90 - $39.30 per hour (Depending on experience, may do more, if needed)
• Shift Differential Pay: 10% and $1.50/hr on 1st shift, 20% and $2.50/hr on 2nd shift

Schedule

• FOR 2ND SHIFT - 3:30PM - 12AM (Mon-Fri, and occasional weekend opportunities)
• FOR 3RD SHIFT - 12 AM - 8 AM (Mon-Fri, and occasional weekend opportunities)