Injection Molding Technician

Techtrueup•Mebane, NC

18h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Injection Molding Process Technician to support manufacturing operations by setting up, troubleshooting, optimizing, and maintaining injection molding processes. The successful candidate will work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to ensure efficient, high-quality manufacturing operations.

Requirements

High School Diploma, Technical Certification, or Associate Degree in Manufacturing Technology, Plastics Engineering, or related field.
3+ years of hands-on injection molding process experience.
Experience with machine setup, mold changes, and process troubleshooting.
Strong understanding of scientific molding principles.
Experience working with automated manufacturing equipment.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and process documentation.
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in medical device, automotive, consumer products, or high-volume manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of process validation, IQ/OQ/PQ, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
RJG Scientific Molding certification or equivalent training preferred.
Experience with robotic automation and auxiliary molding equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform injection molding machine setup, startup, and process validation activities.
Troubleshoot molding defects and implement corrective actions to improve product quality.
Optimize molding parameters to achieve production efficiency and reduce scrap.
Monitor and maintain process stability during production runs.
Conduct mold changes and support preventive maintenance activities.
Analyze process performance data and recommend improvements.
Work with Quality and Engineering teams to investigate manufacturing issues.
Support new product introductions, validations, and process qualifications.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures.
Maintain accurate process documentation and production records.