Process Technician

Classic Industries • Unity Township, PA

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About The Position

The Process Technician independently supports and manages daily injection molding production processes while maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient work environment. The role prepares jobs for production by setting up molds and presses, configuring robots, automation, auxiliary equipment, and material handling, and establishing, optimizing, and maintaining molding processes to meet quality, cycle-time, and production-efficiency standards.

The technician monitors process performance, cycle times, scrap rates, and product quality; troubleshoots complex issues involving machinery, molds, robots, automation, auxiliary equipment, and process conditions; identifies root causes; and implements corrective actions to reduce downtime and scrap. The role also supports process development and continuous improvement, maintains setup sheets and process documentation, performs and records in-process quality checks, completes production records, and uses Maximo to manage maintenance work orders. Additional duties include in-press mold cleanings, coordinating mold maintenance, partnering with technical teams on production challenges and preventative maintenance, and providing guidance to junior technicians and production personnel.

Initial training is Monday through Friday on day shift for approximately one month. The long-term schedule is a 12-hour 2/2/3 night shift.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in injection molding or plastics manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience setting up, starting, and optimizing injection molding processes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot molding equipment, molds, robots, automation, and auxiliary equipment.
• Working knowledge of injection molding process parameters and their impact on product quality and production performance.
• Ability to independently identify processing issues, determine root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Experience monitoring process performance, cycle times, scrap rates, and quality requirements.
• Ability to read and follow technical documentation, setup sheets, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Strong commitment to manufacturing safety, quality standards, and standard work procedures.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Vision of 20/25 or better, with or without corrective lenses.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with a variety of injection molding presses, mold types, and processing applications.
• Knowledge of scientific molding principles and process optimization techniques.
• Experience with robotic automation, material handling systems, and auxiliary equipment.
• Familiarity with mold maintenance, preventative maintenance, and basic equipment repairs.
• Experience with process development, troubleshooting recurring production issues, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to less experienced technicians and production personnel.
• Experience using manufacturing systems such as Maximo for maintenance work orders and production documentation.
• Strong understanding of how tooling conditions, material characteristics, machine settings, and process variables affect finished product quality.

Responsibilities

• Independently support and manage daily injection molding production processes while maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient work environment.
• Perform mold and press setups, including robot and automation programming and setup, auxiliary equipment configuration, material handling, and related production preparations.
• Establish, optimize, and maintain molding processes to achieve consistent product quality, cycle times, and production efficiency.
• Monitor process performance, cycle times, scrap rates, and product quality, and make process adjustments to maintain production standards.
• Troubleshoot processing issues involving injection molding machinery, molds, robots, automation, auxiliary equipment, and process conditions.
• Identify root causes of production issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime, reduce scrap, and improve equipment performance.
• Support process development and continuous improvement, including process optimization, cycle-time reduction, and improvements in production consistency.
• Maintain accurate setup sheets, process parameters, and records of process changes.
• Perform and document in-process quality checks, including first- and last-shot controls, process deviations, and out-of-control conditions, and take corrective action when necessary.
• Complete production reports, process documentation, and other required records accurately and on time.
• Use Maximo to create, manage, and follow up on maintenance work orders.
• Perform in-press mold cleanings and coordinate mold-related maintenance according to established procedures.
• Work with Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, Engineering, and other technical teams to resolve production challenges and maintain consistent manufacturing performance.
• Provide technical support, guidance, and knowledge-sharing to junior Process Technicians and production personnel.
• Collaborate across shifts to support communication, consistent processes, and production handoffs.
• Partner with Tooling and Maintenance on preventative maintenance, mold performance, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Identify opportunities to improve standard work, safety, equipment reliability, and manufacturing efficiency.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and birthday holiday.
• Holiday pay.
• Climate-controlled manufacturing facility.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities within the manufacturing industry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed