Process Technican

About the role

The Planet Group is currently seeking a Process Technician for a growing company in the advanced manufacturing/medical manufacturing industry. Qualified candidates must have experience with plastics injection molding, process setup, troubleshooting, and manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Set up and start injection molding presses, optimizing manufacturing processes, troubleshooting production issues, and ensuring quality standards are consistently met.
• Work closely with engineering and tooling teams to improve manufacturing performance while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain production efficiency while meeting quality and performance goals.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical degree or related education preferred.
• 5+ years of plastics injection molding or related manufacturing experience.
• Experience setting up and troubleshooting injection molding equipment.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with mold setup and process optimization.
• Familiarity with validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) and qualification studies is preferred.
• Experience with scientific molding techniques is preferred.
• Knowledge of instrumented tooling (RJG, Kistler, or similar) is a plus.
• Experience programming injection molding robots is preferred.
• Ability to work a 12-hour day or night shift.
• Forklift and Lockout/Tagout certification preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

A competitive benefits package is offered.

Pay

$30.00 - $35.00/hour + Sign-On Bonus

Schedule

Monday-Friday | 12-hour Day Shift (7:00 AM-7:00 PM) or Night Shift (7:00 PM-7:00 AM)