Process Technician/Injection Molding Technician

G.Z.Q.S.O.•Clinton Township, MI

100d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Technician is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment to ensure efficient production of high-quality parts. This position involves mold installation and removal, process adjustments, troubleshooting, and collaboration with maintenance and production teams to ensure optimal equipment performance and product consistency.

Requirements

Prior experience as a Process Technician or Injection Molding Technician in a light manufacturing or automotive setting preferred.
Ability to stand for long periods and perform bending, lifting, and squatting.
Good hand-eye coordination.
Able to lift up to 30 pounds.
Operate molding machines using hand and foot controls.
Use inspection gauges, hand tools, and related equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

Perform mold setups, installations, and removals according to production schedules.
Conduct press inspections, power-ups, and material loading using dryers and auxiliary equipment.
Make process adjustments to maintain part quality and cycle time targets.
Assist maintenance technicians with troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical issues.
Support mold makers with tool troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance.
Monitor process conditions and production performance, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
Participate in trials for new molds, tools, or materials, and assist in implementing process improvements.
Identify and help resolve production or quality problems through root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
Maintain accurate documentation of machine parameters, production runs, and maintenance activities.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.