Process Technician – Injection Molding

About the role

We are looking for a skilled and hands-on Injection Molding Process Technician to support setup, optimization, and troubleshooting across our press lineup. You’ll be responsible for ensuring machines run efficiently and consistently—meeting quality targets, minimizing scrap, and reducing downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up molds, material, and auxiliary equipment per production schedule
• Start, stop, and dial-in injection molding processes to meet part specs and cycle time targets
• Maintain accurate process documentation, startup sheets, and change logs
• Work closely with Quality and Tooling teams to ensure tool readiness and optimize cycle times
• Conduct first-piece inspections and approve production startups
• Identify and troubleshoot part defects, flash, short shots, and dimensional issues
• Perform minor machine maintenance and support daily PM tasks
• Train and mentor machine operators as needed

Machines & Equipment You'll Work With

• Press sizes: 190T to 2000T
• Robotics and automation systems
• Material dryers, loaders, and temperature controllers
• Vision systems and in-cavity sensors (where applicable)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on process tech experience in injection molding
• Familiar with scientific molding principles and decoupled molding strategies
• Ability to read and interpret part prints and work instructions
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting instincts
• Comfortable with high-volume, fast-paced production environments
• Bonus: Familiarity with ISO 9001 or IATF environments; RJG or Paulson training; experience with startup facilities