Injection Molding Technician - Process & Quality Expert

Rosti IMS Sdn Bhd; Kulai; On-site; MYR 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosti IMS Sdn Bhd in Senai, Johor, Malaysia is seeking a Molding Technician to control and maintain the injection molding process, ensuring production targets, product quality and process efficiency. You will set up and operate injection molding machines, adjust parameters, troubleshoot defects, and collaborate with QA, Production, and Engineering to sustain KPI targets.

Ideal candidates hold a Diploma/Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or Plastics Technology, with 3+ years hands-on

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Plastics Technology, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in injection molding, preferably in a manufacturing environment producing plastic parts and assemblies.
• Strong practical experience and technical knowledge in operating and setting up injection molding machines.
• Experience in machine parameter setting, process adjustment, troubleshooting, and defect analysis.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Continuous Improvement practices.
• Able to work independently, troubleshoot problems effectively, and respond quickly to production issues.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate injection molding machines according to approved process parameters, work instructions, and production requirements.
• Check and set the correct machine parameters, including injection speed, pressure, temperature, holding pressure, cooling time, and other relevant process settings.
• Monitor and control molding process parameters throughout mass production to ensure stable processes and consistent product quality.
• Troubleshoot injection molding process issues such as short shots, flash, sink marks, warpage, burn marks, flow marks, dimensional issues, and other molding defects.
• Analyze molding and quality problems, identify root causes, and implement appropriate corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor machine and process performance to minimize scrap, downtime, defects, and production interruptions.
• Ensure production output and quality requirements are achieved in accordance with established KPIs.
• Carry out basic preventive maintenance and ensure machines, molds, and related equipment are maintained in good working condition.
• Work closely with QA, Production, Engineering, and other relevant departments to resolve process and quality issues.
• Support process improvement, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement activities to improve molding efficiency and productivity.
• Maintain accurate records of machine settings, process parameters, production issues, and corrective actions.
• Ensure all molding activities comply with company safety, quality, and operational procedures.

Skills

Injection molding

Machine parameter setting

Process troubleshooting

Quality problem analysis

Lean manufacturing

5S

Continuous improvement

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Rosti IMS Sdn Bhd in Senai, Johor, Malaysia is seeking a Molding Technician to control and maintain the injection molding process, ensuring production targets, product quality and process efficiency. You will set up and operate injection molding machines, adjust parameters, troubleshoot defects, and collaborate with QA, Production, and Engineering to sustain KPI targets.

Ideal candidates hold a Diploma/Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or Plastics Technology, with 3+ years hands-on