Injection Molding Process Technician (Nightshift, 2/2/3 Schedule)

Job Description

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Support daily injection molding production while maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient work environment.
• Work closely with Process Technicians, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, and other technical teams to ensure smooth production and shift-to-shift handoffs.
• Assist with  mold and press setups , automation and robot setup, auxiliary equipment, material handling, and other requirements needed to bring jobs into production.
• Monitor molding processes, cycle times, scrap rates, and product quality, making process adjustments as needed.
• Learn to identify and troubleshoot issues involving  machinery, molds, robots, automation, auxiliary equipment, and process conditions that can affect quality or production.
• Assist with resolving equipment and process problems that contribute to downtime, inefficiency, or scrap.
• Maintain setup sheets and accurately document process changes during production.
• Perform and document required in-process checks, including first- and last-shot controls, process deviations, and out-of-control conditions.
• Complete production reports, process documentation, and other required records accurately and on time.
• Use the  Maximo system to create and administer work orders.
• Perform in-press mold cleanings with Process Technicians according to established procedures.
• Collaborate across shifts and departments to maintain consistent quality and production performance.
• Mentor and shadow the Process Development Specialist to gain broader knowledge of molding processes.
• Spend designated time working with  Tooling and Maintenance to develop experience with preventative maintenance and minor troubleshooting.
• Learn and follow established standard methods of work, safety requirements, SOPs, and housekeeping standards.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with equipment, solving problems, and learning how things work.

Required qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Injection molding processing experience.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Commitment to manufacturing safety and following standard work procedures.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts during training and development.
• Vision of 20/25 or better, with or without corrective lenses.

You’ll stand out if you:

• Enjoy hands-on mechanical or technical work.
• Have experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment.
• Are comfortable working with machines, automation, robots, molds, or auxiliary equipment.
• Take pride in producing quality products and minimizing scrap.
• Communicate effectively with teammates across shifts and departments.
• Are motivated to learn and grow into increasingly technical manufacturing responsibilities.

• Medical, dental, vision insurance (after 30 days)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and birthday holiday
• Holiday pay
• Climate-controlled manufacturing facility
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Career growth in the  manufacturing industry

Initial Training: Monday–Friday, day shift for approximately 3 months.

Long-Term Schedule: 2/2/3 night-shift schedule.

The initial training period is designed to give you broad exposure to our manufacturing cells and help you build the technical knowledge needed to succeed on the long-term schedule.

If you’re ready to move beyond basic production work and develop a deeper understanding of  injection molding, process development, automation, robotics, tooling, and maintenance , this role offers the hands-on experience to do it.

You’ll learn from experienced technical professionals, work across multiple manufacturing functions, and develop skills that can support long-term growth in advanced manufacturing.

If you’re mechanically minded, eager to learn, and ready for a hands-on technical challenge, we’d like to hear from you. Apply today for the Injection Molding Process Technician position.