Process Technician Nights 6pm to 6am

American Plastics, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative plastic‑injection molded products for the household & garage storage and commercial cleaning end‑markets. The company is seeking a Process Technician for its Jefferson City, MO facility. This position reports to the Production Manager.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain standard cycle times and part quality.
• Interpret job packets, including specification sheets, standard routing, bills of materials, scrap reports, and quality requirements.
• Identify all resins used in the molding operation, including regrind, and track usage percentages.
• Operate the operator interface “CRT” screen on computer‑controlled presses, navigating all required screens to control the process.
• Establish new processes, perform mold sets, program robots, and start machines based on settings in Mold Books/QR Codes.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of hot‑runner systems, valve gates, and standard sprue molds.
• Troubleshoot issues on injection molding machines and robots.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age and eligible to work in the United States.
• Pass a pre‑employment drug screen and authorize a background check.
• Ability to work 12‑hour shifts.
• Minimum 2 + years experience as a process technician in injection molding or a similar process.
• Knowledge of operating injection molding machines such as Engel, Milacron, Battenfeld, UBE, and HPM.
• Familiarity with Wittmann and Servpro robots (preferred).
• Organized, detail‑oriented, team player with a sense of urgency.
• Resourceful with strong critical‑problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to follow departmental documentation procedures.
• 5S and Lock‑Out/Tag‑Out experience (preferred).

Schedule

Fixed schedule covering all four shifts (A, B, C, D) on a 2/2/3 pattern: two consecutive 12‑hour days, two days off, then three consecutive 12‑hour days. This results in a 3‑day weekend every other week and only 14 working days each month.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Full benefits package including medical and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid vacation.