Plastics Manufacturing Process Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Plastics Manufacturing Process Technologist

Imagine your first 90 days: you’ve mastered the press lineup, trimmed seconds off cycle times, and helped qualify a new mold with an alternative resin. If that sounds like the impact you want to make, read on.

Your impact

In this role, you will orchestrate reliable, repeatable injection molding processes—setting the pace for quality and delivery. You’ll be the link between production priorities and engineering trials, ensuring every changeover, sample run, and inspection supports top-tier results.

How you’ll contribute

• Lead the full molding workflow: machine set-up, start-up, shutdown, troubleshooting, equipment upkeep, and efficient floor workflow.
• Guide execution of the production schedule; complete mold and/or material changeovers on time; capture cycle time improvements.
• Troubleshoot processes; set tooling and material parameters; conduct part inspections; and tweak processes to maintain part conformity and quality.
• Team with Engineering on current and new molds, conducting alternative material sampling and new product sampling.
• Own critical documentation: start-up and in-process product inspection sheets, process monitoring logs, and changeover checklists.
• Stage and configure support equipment before start-up—circulators, grinders, thermolators, hot runner controllers, material dryers, and material loaders.
• Take on related tasks aligned with the scope of the position.

Background we’re looking for

• High school diploma or equivalent with five (5) years of relevant hands-on experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency setting up and operating injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment, including robots.
• Strength in diagnosing process problems, performing minor repairs, controlling quality, and sustaining high machine uptime.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand basic English.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Skill using precision measuring tools: micrometers, vernier calipers, Acu-Gauge.
• Blueprint literacy—read and interpret manufacturing drawings.
• Master Molder certification is a plus.

Working conditions

There may be exposure to radio frequencies that could pose risks for individuals with pacemakers; please consult your physician. Physical activities can include standing, walking, or sitting; using hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaching with hands and arms; climbing stairs; balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; talking or hearing; and tasting or smelling. You may occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Vision needs include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, with the ability to adjust focus. Expect assisted pushing/pulling for up to 2 hours per day (interruptive) and lifting up to 35 lbs. for up to 2 hours per day (interruptive).

Core proficiencies

• Injection Molding Experience
• Blueprint Reading