Job Description
Our client is seeking a Process Technician to join their 2nd shift manufacturing team in Grand Rapids, MI. This hands-on role is responsible for injection molding machine setups, process troubleshooting, mold changes, and production support while maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency. The ideal candidate has strong plastic injection molding experience, solid mechanical aptitude, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues. You'll work closely with production, engineering, maintenance, automation, and tooling teams while also supporting new tooling and process development activities.
Responsibilities
- Set up injection molding machines and provide ongoing process support.
- Review initial molded parts for defects prior to Quality inspection.
- Clean, stage, install, and tear down molds with proper care.
- Troubleshoot machine, hot runner, automation, tooling, and processing issues.
- Perform barrel and screw cleaning as needed.
- Communicate equipment, automation, and tooling issues to the appropriate teams.
- Run sample parts and assist with new and transferred tooling projects.
- Support production, engineering, and continuous improvement activities.
- Follow established safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures.
Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Experience with plastic injection molding setup and processing.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- General understanding of automation systems and manufacturing equipment.
- Basic computer and blueprint reading skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds and work in an active manufacturing environment.
- Availability for occasional overtime and weekend work.
Preferred Qualifications
- 4+ years of injection molding setup and processing experience.
- Associate degree or technical certificate in plastics, manufacturing, or a related field.
- Experience with automated injection molding equipment and hot runner systems.
- Understanding of ISO, FDA/GMP, or other regulated manufacturing requirements.
Titles Encouraged to Apply
- Injection Molding Process Technician
- Injection Molding Technician
- Plastics Process Technician
- Mold Process Technician
- Molding Technician
- Injection Molding Setup Technician
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 2004 |
| Website | https://impactbusinessgroup.com |
About Company
Working with iMPact
Here at iMPact we have helped connect candidates to opportunities available in Information Technology, Accounting/Finance, Engineering, and Business Process/Administration. We have full-time, part-time and contract positions available in Michigan, Florida as well as nationwide.
Our headquarters is located in Grand Rapids, MI and we also have an office in Tampa, FL. When you’re working with us, one of our experienced recruiters will connect you with matching opportunities and they will be there every step of the way to help you through the application, interviewing and onboarding process to ensure success.
To connect with one of our recruiters, submit your application for one of our open positions, or visit our website www.impactbusinessgroup.com to submit your resume for general consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!
Skills
- Automationunmatched
- Automation Systemsunmatched
- Blueprintsunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- FDA (Food and Drug Administration)unmatched
- GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
- High School Diplomaunmatched
- ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Injection Moldingunmatched
- Lift/Move 70 Poundsunmatched
- Machine Toolunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Manufacturing Equipmentunmatched
- Manufacturing Requirementsunmatched
- Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
- Molding Processesunmatched
- Plastic Injection Moldingunmatched
- Plastics Manufacturingunmatched
- Process Developmentunmatched
- Production Supportunmatched
- Quality Controlunmatched
- Quality Managementunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
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