Injection Molding Technician - 2nd Shift

SpaceX • Bastrop, TX

6h • Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking an Injection Molding Technician for the Starlink program, specifically for the 2nd shift. This role will support the manufacturing and development of Starlink product components, focusing on maintaining daily production uptime of automated injection molding machines and subsequent post-mold operations. The technician will be responsible for documenting process settings, overseeing analyses, participating in work instruction development, and training others. This is a hands-on production role involving machine operation, setup, calibration, repair, and documentation, with a focus on meeting production, quality, inventory, and personnel goals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment (high pressure die casting, CNC machining, stamping, injection molding, etc.) or other skilled trade supporting manufacturing
• Ability to work from 5:00 PM - 5:30 AM
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Standing/walking for long periods of time
• Ability to work overtime and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years plastic injection molding experience in a production environment
• Strong skills in troubleshooting with scientific, Paulson, or RJG processes
• Comprehensive knowledge and thorough understanding of robotics and auxiliary equipment used with plastics injection molding machines
• Experience of multi-shot molding, automated color blending, and central material drying system
• 3+ years experience with highly automated injection molding cells
• 3+ years molding experience with Engel brand machines
• Experience in independently troubleshooting advanced electrical circuits, electronic systems, motors & starters, electrically operated equipment, and making successful repairs and modifications
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Office, and Word
• Able to interpret geometrical tolerances on part drawings
• Electrical wiring experience and some knowledge of how PLCs, sensors, and other electrical components are wired and work

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and validate intelligent equipment to support injection molding applications
• Participate in process development of the injection molding process through parameter optimization, design of experiments, and trials that will lead to a robust process
• Oversee operator instructions, critical parameters, checklists, and training materials for all molding operations
• Update special equipment service manuals including BOMs, drawings, and wiring schematics
• Recommended needed processes, technical expertise, and tooling for optimization of production runs
• Work closely with product design engineering teams to define requirements
• Diagnose equipment failures, collect data to identify root causes, and develop sustainable solutions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED