Process Technician - Plastic Injection Molding
About The Position
The Process Technician is responsible for supporting manufacturing processes, with a focus on molding operations. This role involves performing machine startups, changeovers, and parameter verification, as well as monitoring molding processes to ensure consistent output and quality compliance. The technician will diagnose and resolve equipment or part quality issues using structured troubleshooting and scientific molding techniques. Additionally, the role requires accurate and timely completion of production and quality documentation, inspection of molded parts, and communication of concerns to relevant teams. The Process Technician will also support process validation and improvement efforts, provide technical input on tooling and process capabilities, and assist team members as needed. Maintaining a safe and organized work environment in compliance with safety, GMP, and PPE requirements is essential.
Requirements
- High school diploma or technical/vocational education
- At least three years of experience supporting manufacturing processes, preferably in molding operations
- Strong understanding of injection molding processes, tooling, and cavity pressure monitoring systems
- Working knowledge of scientific molding principles and formal validation methodologies (IQ/OQ/PQ)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with manufacturing ERP or MES systems
- Prior work in regulated manufacturing environments (e.g., ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485)
- Exposure to both injection molding and extrusion processes
Responsibilities
- Perform machine startups, changeovers, and parameter verification for injection molding operations.
- Monitor molding processes to ensure consistent output and compliance with quality standards.
- Diagnose and resolve equipment or part quality issues using structured troubleshooting and scientific molding techniques.
- Complete required production and quality documentation accurately and timely.
- Inspect molded parts to verify conformance to specifications.
- Communicate tooling, equipment, or process concerns to maintenance, engineering, or quality teams.
- Support process validation and improvement efforts, including DOE activities, CAPAs, and master process documentation.
- Provide technical input on tooling performance, mold benchmarking, and process capability improvements.
- Assist team members during breaks, absences, or priority production situations to maintain steady operations.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas.
- Follow all applicable safety, GMP, and PPE requirements.
- Support a safe and reliable second-shift manufacturing operation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
