Process Technician 2nd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

2nd & 3rd Shift Process Technicians - Rockford MI

• Direct Hire
• $25-30/hour base
• Great work environment

Job Description

This 2nd shift Process Technician role (3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.) focuses on setting up, starting, monitoring, and adjusting plastic injection molding processes to consistently produce high-quality products on time. You will manage a dedicated zone of injection molding presses, collaborate daily with the production team to meet changing priorities for mold changes and press startups, and ensure all equipment operates safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Set up, start up, shut down, and monitor injection molding processes to meet quality standards and production timelines.
• Collaborate with the production team each day to align with changing priorities for mold changes and press startups.
• Take ownership of a designated zone on the manufacturing floor and manage the presses within that area.
• Perform mold changes using overhead cranes and forklifts as needed, contributing to approximately 12 mold changes per day across all shifts.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with injection molding machines and processes, making appropriate edits and adjustments to maintain optimal performance.
• Verify and adjust process parameters to ensure consistent part quality and adherence to process verification requirements.
• Operate and support a variety of presses, including Milacron RoboShot, Hiatian, Vandorn, Toshiba, and additional new presses as they are brought online.
• Work with robotic and automation systems such as Sepro and Fanuc robots, as well as custom automation cells.
• Troubleshoot and maintain secondary equipment, including dryers, hoppers, color mixers, loaders, thermolaters, robots, sprue pickers, and hot runner systems.
• Monitor production output and respond quickly to quality or process deviations to minimize downtime and scrap.
• Follow all safety procedures when working with presses, cranes, forklifts, and auxiliary equipment.
• Document process changes and communicate effectively with team members and other shifts to ensure continuity of operations.

Essential Skills

• 2–4 years of experience working in a plastic injection molding facility.
• 2–4 years of experience specifically in a Process Technician role.
• Proven ability to perform mold changes, ideally progressing from a mold setting position into a process technician role.
• Complete understanding of process verification and how to apply it to maintain consistent product quality.
• Hands-on experience with machine setup and process optimization for injection molding presses.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for identifying and resolving issues with molding processes and equipment.
• Ability to safely operate overhead cranes and forklifts for mold changes.
• Working knowledge of plastic injection molding principles and production workflows.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with a range of press sizes, from approximately 65 to 1500 tons.
• Familiarity with injection molding press brands such as Milacron RoboShot, Hiatian, Vandorn, and Toshiba.
• Exposure to robotic systems including Sepro and Fanuc, as well as custom automation cells.
• Ability to troubleshoot and support auxiliary equipment such as dryers, hoppers, color mixers, loaders, thermolaters, robots, sprue pickers, and hot runner systems.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with frequent mold changes and shifting production priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high quality standards.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with other technicians, operators, and cross-functional teams.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable organization with a strong, long-tenured workforce and a positive culture, where the average employee tenure is around 12 years. The company offers full benefits and a 401(k) plan, supporting long-term financial and personal well-being. With a diversified book of business that remained steady during broader market disruptions, you benefit from job security and consistent demand. The operation is insulated from chip shortage impacts and continues to win meaningful projects, providing ongoing opportunities to work on varied and impactful products.

Work Environment

You work in a very clean manufacturing environment that houses approximately 38 injection molding machines, with four additional presses planned in the coming months. The facility operates multiple shifts and currently runs mandatory six days per week on 2nd shift, with an intention to return to five days per week once staffing levels are met. The business is highly diversified, producing parts for automotive, industrial, safety products, dispensers, etc. Around 250 full-time employees work across the office and manufacturing floor, creating a busy, collaborative setting with modern presses, robots, overhead cranes, forklifts, and a range of auxiliary equipment used daily.

This is a Permanent position based out of Belmont, MI.

The pay range for this position is $58000.00 - $62400.00/yr.

Full Benefits - medical - dental - vision - 401k

This is a fully onsite position in Belmont,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.