Process Technician - Plastic Injection Molding

PROCESS TECHNICIAN - PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING

Position Details

• Employment Type: Full-time

Background & Experience

Required

• 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)

Preferred

• 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

Key Areas of Responsibility

Equipment Support

• 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

Quality & Documentation

• 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

Collaboration & Improvement

• 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

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain clean and organized work areas
• Follow all applicable safety, GMP, and PPE requirements
• Support a safe and reliable second-shift manufacturing operation