Injection Molding Process Technician
About The Position
The Injection Molding Process Technician supports manufacturing operations in a high-volume production environment. This hands-on, plant-based role optimizes injection molding processes, troubleshoots quality and performance issues, reduces scrap, and drives continuous improvement. The technician works closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Toolroom, Automation, and Engineering teams to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. The role is a technical resource on the manufacturing floor, helping maintain production performance, improve process stability, and deliver high-quality products. The schedule is 2-2-3 with 12-hour shifts. The position is based at Clarios’s Florence, Kentucky components plant, which manufactures PowerFrame® grids, battery containers, and covers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in injection molding manufacturing environments.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills related to molding processes and quality issues.
- Experience optimizing injection molding process parameters and supporting production start-ups.
- Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies and continuous improvement practices.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without needing employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree, technical degree, or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience.
- Experience with hot runner systems.
- Experience with Milacron, Engel, Fanuc Roboshot, or similar injection molding equipment.
- Experience conducting process audits, capability studies, and mold validation activities.
Responsibilities
- Optimize and start up injection molding processes after mold changes and according to production requirements to achieve stable, repeatable production.
- Troubleshoot molding defects, process variations, and quality issues to minimize downtime and improve product quality.
- Lead scrap reduction initiatives using root cause analysis, 5 Why investigations, and corrective actions.
- Analyze production, downtime, scrap, and quality data to identify trends and continuous improvement opportunities.
- Conduct process audits to ensure compliance with established process parameters, standards, and best practices.
- Support process trials, mold validations, capability studies, and equipment performance evaluations to improve manufacturing efficiency and process capability.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on date of hire.
- 401(k) savings plan with company matching, starting on date of hire.
- Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts.
- Parental and caregiver leave programs.
- Paid time off.
- Flexible spending account.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Basic life insurance.
- Business travel insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
