Process Technician- Injection Molding - 3rd Shift

Hubbell Incorporated • Rocky Mount, NC

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About The Position

The Injection Molding Process Technician is a hands-on member of the manufacturing team responsible for optimizing, troubleshooting, and maintaining injection molding processes to support high-quality production, efficiency, and reduced downtime. The role focuses on process setup, parameter optimization, mold and material handling, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced plastics manufacturing operation. The technician works with production operators, engineers, quality assurance, and maintenance teams to meet specifications, safety standards, and production targets, while supporting OEE improvements, scrap reduction, and new product launches for HDPE and PP structural foam components for the enclosures division.

This is a third-shift position, Monday through Friday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with overtime as needed on weekdays and weekends. Initial training is on first shift for a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of experience in maintenance, injection plastics processing, or a related industry.
• Able to be licensed to operate material handling equipment.
• Able to stand, climb up and down stairs multiple times a day, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comply with OSHA health and safety guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Trade school education or an associate degree in maintenance or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold changeover start-ups and prepare the production area for volume production.
• Support Quality in documenting first article inspections for start-ups and releasing production.
• Monitor production through periodic part checks and adjust processes as needed.
• Monitor mold and water temperatures.
• Ensure processes meet documented cycle times and operators can keep up with production.
• Perform minor changeovers, including insert changes, color changes, and material mix adjustments.
• Work with Maintenance and Tooling to troubleshoot equipment and ensure machines function properly.
• Assist with machine start-up and shutdown according to the published production schedule.
• Ensure auxiliary support equipment operates correctly and alert Maintenance to identified issues.
• Practice and promote safety.
• Work with Engineering and the mold shop on special projects as needed.
• Operate equipment to provide breaks for operators as needed.
• Handle materials as needed.

What This Job Offers

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