Process Technician- Injection Molding (Nights)

Reynolds Consumer Products LLC•Huntersville, NC

1d•$28 - $51

About The Position

The Manufacturing Specialist provides advanced technical support to manufacturing operations by optimizing production processes, resolving complex equipment and process issues, and improving operational performance. The role partners with production, maintenance, engineering, and leadership to support safe, efficient, and consistent manufacturing while meeting quality, productivity, and continuous improvement objectives. It exercises considerable independent judgment in troubleshooting, process optimization, technician development, and production support to maximize equipment effectiveness and operational reliability. The position operates, sets up, troubleshoots, and optimizes manufacturing processes; leads production start-ups and equipment changeovers; maintains standardized process parameters; diagnoses complex manufacturing and equipment issues; and drives improvements in equipment effectiveness, process capability, efficiency, and throughput. It also provides technical guidance and training to production employees, works with supervisors and engineering on recurring issues, communicates performance and improvement opportunities across teams, and supports safety, quality, and operational compliance. The schedule is a rotating 2-2-3 shift of 12-hour shifts, 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The listed pay range is USD $27.73–$50.72 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
5+ years of progressive manufacturing experience in a high-level operator or technician role.
Experience supporting complex manufacturing processes and troubleshooting production equipment.
Advanced mechanical aptitude and technical troubleshooting skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable process improvements.
Ability to train, coach, and develop manufacturing personnel.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate across operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership.
Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a technical or manufacturing-related field.
Experience supporting injection molding or thermoforming manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

Operate, set up, troubleshoot, and optimize manufacturing processes to achieve safety, quality, and production objectives.
Lead production start-ups, equipment changeovers, and process adjustments to ensure stable and efficient operations.
Establish and maintain standardized process parameters that support consistent product quality across shifts.
Diagnose and resolve complex manufacturing and equipment issues to minimize downtime and improve operational performance.
Drive improvements in overall equipment effectiveness, process capability, and manufacturing efficiency.
Identify process improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions that reduce variability and improve productivity.
Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation that supports standardized work and process consistency.
Evaluate production performance and recommend process enhancements that improve safety, quality, and throughput.
Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to production technicians and operators.
Train and coach employees on manufacturing processes, equipment operation, safe work practices, and standardized procedures.
Partner with supervisors and engineering to identify recurring issues and develop sustainable process improvements.
Communicate production issues, process performance, and improvement opportunities with cross-functional teams.
Promote a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with established safety policies, procedures, and manufacturing standards.
Maintain accurate process documentation and support compliance with quality and operational requirements.