Scientific Molding Process Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Shape What’s Next in Precision Plastics

Imagine stepping onto a temperature-controlled manufacturing floor at 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. You scan the schedule in IQMS, prep your work cell, and within minutes you’re dialing-in a new mold start-up. By the time most people are settling in for the evening, you’ve optimized a hot runner, verified valve-gated tooling, and tuned a 3-axis servo robot to hit dimensional targets—every cycle, every cavity, every shot.

Schedule & Rewards

• Mon–Fri, 2nd Shift: 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM
• Sign-On Bonus
• 12 Paid Holidays (including your Birthday)
• PTO after 90 days + Perfect Attendance PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Consistent schedule and hours (40 hours guaranteed) with overtime opportunities
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Comprehensive benefits after 60 days (Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life)
• Temperature-controlled environment

What You’ll Do

You’ll own the mold changeover and start-up process from end to end—then keep production humming through scientific injection molding and disciplined problem solving.

• Mold changeovers: pull, set, and verify molds on injection presses; configure auxiliary equipment (dryers, grinders, robots, conveyors) and ensure the work cell is clean and correctly contained (screens, diverters, etc.).
• Start-ups & processing: execute correct start-up checks, verify parameters, and perform minor mold maintenance as needed.
• Optimize quality: adjust processing conditions to resolve quality or production issues; ensure molded components meet dimensional and attribute requirements.
• Run diverse equipment: vertical, horizontal, rotational, and overlay molding machines; multiple core-pull and multiple cavity tooling.
• Advanced tooling: effective use of hot runners and valve-gated systems; apply 2 & 3 stage and decoupled processing techniques.
• Robotics: set up, program, operate, and maintain 3-axis Servo Robotics and EOAT; partner with Automation and Engineering.
• Data & systems: maintain production records (paper/electronic); enter downtime and reference schedules/work orders in IQMS.
• Continuous improvement: reduce process variation; perform hands-on troubleshooting using scientific molding and root-cause elimination.
• Collaboration: coordinate priorities with supervisors and partner departments; communicate issues promptly to tooling, maintenance, and technical teams.
• Flexibility: assist other departments (Inspection Operator, Quality, Tooling) as cross-training and production needs require.
• Safety & stewardship: maintain housekeeping standards, follow safety policies, and live our core values.
• Reliability: notify the Shift Supervisor of mold defects, machine issues, and safety concerns; maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Core Competencies

• Problem solving and troubleshooting
• Technical aptitude with a quality-first mindset
• Effective oral communication; team-oriented and collaborative
• Initiative, self-direction, and sound judgment
• Strategic and process-oriented thinking; attention to detail
• Safety-minded; adaptable; dependable; eager to learn and teach
• Basic computer proficiency

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED REQUIRED
• Three (3) years of related experience and/or training
• Manufacturing or plastics background preferred
• Proficient knowledge and experience with numerous sizes and types of molding machines (preferred)
• Mechanical aptitude/background (preferred)
• Basic understanding of injection molding tooling (preferred)

Communication, Math, and Reasoning

• Read/interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Write routine reports and correspondence (e.g., progress/status notes)
• Speak effectively before groups of employees
• Math: add, subtract, multiply, divide (whole numbers, fractions, decimals); compute rate, ratio, percent
• Reasoning: solve practical problems with limited standardization; interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions

Computer Skills

• Basic computer and MS Office proficiency
• Access and use job-specific modules in IQMS

Other

• Tow Motor License required – training can be provided

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly stand and walk
• Reach with hands; use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• May stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally sit and climb or balance
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Vision: close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception

Our Core Values

• Passion – Desire to make a positive impact and inspire others to do the same.
• Honest and Integrity – Doing the right thing even when no one is watching.
• Dedication – Team focused to execute tasks with a positive attitude, sense of significance, and enthusiasm.
• Mutual Respect – Considerate of others’ ideas, feelings, beliefs, or property; giving it even if you don’t get it.
• The Edge – Commitment to adaptation, breaking tradition, and accepting change.

Proficiencies & Equipment

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Injection Molding Experience
• Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience
• Injection Molding Machines: Arburg, Van Dorn, Engel, Nissei

Equal Access Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.