Process Technician I (Injection Molding) - 3rd or 5th Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Process Technician I is responsible for supporting injection molding operations by performing machine setups, routine startups, and shutdowns under supervision. This position plays a key role in ensuring molding processes are executed according to established parameters and documentation. The Process Technician I follows all Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Quality Management System (QMS) procedures within a regulated medical device manufacturing environment.

Schedule: Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. *Includes $1.50 an hour shift differential, OR Friday through Sunday, 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. *Includes 16.5% shift differential

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform machine and work cell setups in accordance with approved setup sheets and instructions.
• Conduct startups for routine molding processes, ensuring parameters match validated settings.
• Perform proper machine shutdowns, including purging, material changes, and completion of end-of-run documentation.
• Verify work cell readiness and perform daily work cell verifications.
• Accurately complete all required production and process documentation to support traceability within the QMS.
• Follow all ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and cGMP standards in daily activities.
• Submit maintenance requests and communicate equipment issues to the Process Technician Supervisor.
• Communicate with Material Handlers to coordinate material changes and next runs.
• Follow established safety, quality, and cleanroom protocols.
• Participate in smaller-scale continuous improvement projects by presenting ideas and solutions.
• Write Tooling Work Orders (TWOs) to document mold, setup, or process-related issues requiring tooling or engineering attention.
• Rotate through the tool room to gain understanding of mold design, function, and basic maintenance for improved troubleshooting communication.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic understanding of injection molding machines, tools, and auxiliary equipment.
• Awareness of QMS principles and regulatory expectations in medical device manufacturing.
• Understanding of Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical instructions.
• Team-oriented with effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Basic problem-solving ability with willingness to learn and grow.
• Ability to work efficiently in both cleanroom and general production environments while following all safety and contamination control procedures.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical certificate or coursework in manufacturing, plastics, or related field preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in a plastics environment preferred.
• Completion of Paulson Molding I required (may be completed during initial training period if nor previously certified).
• Completion of Paulson Molding II required as pre-requisite to Process Technician II.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift (up to 12 hours).
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and lifting of objects up to 50 lbs independently.
• Ability to perform transport, installation, and alignment of molds, tooling, and auxiliary equipment that may weigh several hundred to several thousand pounds using forklifts, overhead hoists/cranes, and other approved lifting devices.
• Safely operate a forklift, pallet jacks, hoists/overhead cranes, and other material-handling equipment (training and certification performed onsite).
• Requires manual dexterity for working with small parts, tools, and precision instruments.
• Ability to work in both cleanroom and general production environments while wearing required PPE and following contamination control and safety procedures.
• Visual acuity sufficient to inspect molded parts and read gauges, indicators, and digital displays.
• Ability to work in hot, noisy, or confined areas during machine setup or maintenance activities.