Injection Molding Process Technician

Location: Easton, PA 18042 • On-Site • Full-Time

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Injection Molding Process Technician to support day-to-day production operations in a plastics manufacturing environment. The technician will set up, operate, adjust, and troubleshoot injection molding processes to maintain consistent production, product quality, and equipment performance.

Schedule

• 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM – 11:15 PM, including approximately 45 minutes of daily overtime
• 3rd Shift: 10:30 PM – 7:15 AM, including approximately 45 minutes of daily overtime

Responsibilities

• Set up and adjust injection molding machines for production runs.
• Perform machine start-ups, shutdowns, and product changeovers.
• Monitor molding processes and adjust process parameters to maintain consistent part quality.
• Troubleshoot machine, tooling, material, and process-related issues.
• Identify and correct defects such as short shots, flash, warping, sink marks, and other molding issues.
• Inspect molded parts to ensure they meet quality specifications.
• Record and maintain process settings, production information, and quality data.
• Perform routine equipment checks and communicate maintenance requirements.
• Work closely with Quality and Maintenance teams to resolve production issues.
• Assist with training and supporting machine operators.
• Help reduce scrap, improve cycle times, and increase overall production efficiency.
• Follow all company safety, housekeeping, and manufacturing procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the molding operation.

Requirements

• 2+ years of hands-on plastic injection molding experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong injection molding setup and process troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve machine, tooling, and process issues.
• Knowledge of injection molding processes, materials, and equipment.
• Strong understanding of quality control and inspection practices.
• Ability to read and follow production, quality, and process documentation.
• Stable employment history.
• Ability to work the assigned 2nd or 3rd shift schedule.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with injection molding machine setup and changeovers.
• Experience optimizing molding parameters and cycle times.
• Knowledge of plastic materials and common molding defects.
• Experience working with molds/tooling and basic preventive maintenance.
• Continuous improvement or lean manufacturing experience.