Injection Molding Process Technician
About The Position
The Injection Molding Process Technician supports high-volume manufacturing at Clarios’ components plant in Florence, Kentucky. This hands-on, plant-based role optimizes injection molding processes, troubleshoots quality and performance issues, reduces scrap, and advances continuous improvement. The technician works with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Toolroom, Automation, and Engineering teams, serving as a technical resource on the manufacturing floor to support safe, efficient, cost-effective, and stable production. The role works a 2-2-3 schedule on 12-hour shifts. The Florence plant manufactures PowerFrame® grids and battery containers and covers.
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 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 in response to production requirements.
- Troubleshoot molding defects, process variation, and quality issues to reduce downtime and improve product quality.
- Lead scrap-reduction initiatives, including root cause analysis, 5 Why investigations, and corrective actions.
- Analyze production, downtime, scrap, and quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Conduct process audits to verify compliance with established parameters, standards, and best practices.
- Support process trials, mold validations, capability studies, and equipment performance evaluations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on the date of hire.
- 401(k) savings plan with company matching, starting on the 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
