Process Technician- Injection Molding (Nights)
About The Position
The Process Technician 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 and to advance quality, productivity, and continuous improvement objectives. It exercises independent judgment in troubleshooting, process optimization, technician development, and production support to improve equipment effectiveness and operational reliability. The position operates, sets up, troubleshoots, and optimizes manufacturing processes; leads production start-ups, equipment changeovers, and process adjustments; and establishes standardized process parameters to support consistent product quality. It drives improvements in equipment effectiveness, process capability, and efficiency, identifies and implements corrective actions, maintains manufacturing documentation, and recommends enhancements to safety, quality, and throughput. The Process Technician provides technical guidance and training to production technicians and operators, partners with supervisors and engineering to address recurring issues, and communicates production performance and improvement opportunities to cross-functional teams. The role promotes safety and supports compliance with safety policies, manufacturing standards, quality requirements, and operational requirements. The schedule is a rotating night/day shift, 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., on a 2-2-3 schedule with 12-hour shifts. The listed pay range is $27.73–$50.72 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 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 meet safety, quality, and production objectives.
- Lead production start-ups, equipment changeovers, and process adjustments to support stable, 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 performance.
- Improve overall equipment effectiveness, process capability, and manufacturing efficiency.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions to reduce variability and increase productivity.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation supporting standardized work and process consistency.
- Evaluate production performance and recommend enhancements to 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 improvements.
- Communicate production issues, process performance, and improvement opportunities with cross-functional teams.
- Promote safety and ensure compliance with established safety policies, procedures, and manufacturing standards.
- Maintain accurate process documentation and support compliance with quality and operational requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
