PROCESS TECHNICIAN

Job Description

Job Description

PROCESS TECHNICIAN 

Job Summary:

The Process Technician is responsible for the setup, monitoring, and optimization of plastic injection molding equipment to ensure consistent, high-quality production. This role requires technical skills needed in injection molding, strong attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving to maintain efficiency, quality, and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up, start up, and verify injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and process control systems.
• Conduct first-shot inspections and confirm readiness for full production.
• Inspect molded components for cosmetic and dimensional defects (e.g., flow lines, sink marks, short shots) and ensure product consistency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve molding and equipment-related process problems to minimize downtime.
• Communicate process, quality, and production updates to operators, quality assurance, and supervisors.
• Set up and operate secondary or downstream equipment as needed.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on molding machines, molds, and support systems.
• Identify sources of scrap and waste; contribute to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, following all company and OSHA safety standards.
• Adhere to all Quality, Environmental, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervision. 
• Team members are expected to perform duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor or management, as demands require.
  

Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of injection molding machine operation, tooling, and process parameters.
• Proficient in identifying and troubleshooting molding defects.
• Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge. 
• Ability to read setup sheets, process documentation, and production work orders. 
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
• Capable of working independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment (heat, noise, standing for long periods)

SHIFTS:

Shift 1B: Mon-Wed 7p-7a

Thurs 7p-1a

Shift 2B:  Thurs Night 1a-7a

Fri-Sun 7p-7a

Employment includes access to our Industrial Clinic at Britt Family Medicine, where both convenient care and primary care options are available.  This clinic provides a large range of medications in-house, as well as supplies for a large array of chronic health conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure.   These appointments, medications, and supplies are completely free to the employee.  

• Competitive Pay with Multiple Incentives Each Year.
• Paid Vacation, Holiday Pay, 401K, Benefits

Employees also have the opportunity to earn the privilege of participating in the PEP program. Employees must be pre-approved to participate in PEP.

Pathways to Economic Participation (PEP)

PEP is an employee benefit that supports enhanced personal financial management.

skills and special products for successful home ownership and vehicle ownership.

The new PEP products and services include:

* Matching funds for employee savings
* Personal financial management skill development services by HOC offered during
the workday at the worksite in partnership with Royer.
* The elimination of fees associated with checking and savings accounts.
* Home mortgage loan products
* Auto loan purchase product

PEP participants access these products only after demonstrating effective personal
financial management skills resulting from their participation in the personal financial
management skill development offered at the worksite during the workday.