2nd or 3rd Shift Process Technician

PINNACLE PARTNERS; Edinburgh (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Pinnacle Partners is recruiting for direct hire Process Technicians on 2nd and 3rd shift in Edinburgh, IN. You will support injection molding operations, perform mold changes, and troubleshoot equipment to maintain smooth production.

Tier I–III roles require hands-on processing, basic electrical/mechanical repair skills, and a willingness to mentor others. Eligible candidates should be able to work 2nd or 3rd shifts with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Hands-on plastic injection molding processing experience is required.
• Experience performing mold changes, machine startups, and shutdowns.
• Mechanical troubleshooting with basic electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of the complete injection molding process from pellet to finished part.
• Ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift schedules.

Responsibilities

• Learn injection molding operation, setup, and processing fundamentals.
• Assist with mold changes, startups, shutdowns, and purging between runs.
• Support senior technicians while developing processing knowledge.
• Troubleshoot molding presses and maintain production processes.
• Perform basic electrical and minor mechanical repairs.
• Lead advanced troubleshooting and mentor junior technicians.

Skills

Mold changes

Machine startups

Electrical troubleshooting

Process optimization

2nd or 3rd shift

Mentoring juniors

Tools

Engel machines

Krauss-Maffei machines

Job description

Edinburgh, IN Onsite Up to $34.00 per Hour Direct Hire

Comp: $23.50–$34.00/hour + Overtime + Profit Sharing

Location: Edinburgh, IN

Our client is seeking immediate assistance in identifying candidates for multiple direct hire Process Technician openings on 2nd and 3rd shift.

Responsibilities:

Tier I – Entry Level

• Learn injection molding machine operation, setup, and processing fundamentals
• Assist with mold changes, machine startups, shutdowns, and purging between production runs
• Support senior Process Technicians while developing processing knowledge
• Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting under supervision
• Learn tooling, automation, and production processes
• Follow safe operating procedures and manufacturing standards
• Independently perform mold changes, machine setups, startups, and shutdowns
• Troubleshoot molding presses and maintain stable production processes
• Interface directly with injection molding machines beyond basic operation
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting and minor mechanical repairs
• Support robotics and automation equipment including setup and position adjustments
• Maintain production efficiency while minimizing downtime and scrap
• Serve as the highest level of technical support before engineering involvement
• Diagnose complex processing and machine issues while determining root causes
• Optimize molding processes to improve quality, cycle time, and efficiency
• Conduct new mold trials, process development, and production sampling
• Support Engineering with continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization
• Analyze machine parameters, alarms, and processing data to improve performance
• Lead advanced troubleshooting efforts and mentor junior technicians

Required Skills (Must Have):

• Experience performing mold changes, machine startups, and shutdowns
• Mechanical troubleshooting experience with basic electrical troubleshooting skills
• Understanding of the complete injection molding process from pellet to finished part
• Knowledge of mold tooling, cooling systems, air systems, and tooling components
• Basic understanding of machine and robot sequencing
• Ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift schedules
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):

• Experience with Engel or Krauss Maffei injection molding machines
• Linear robotics setup, programming, and positioning
• Advanced process optimization and troubleshooting experience
• DOE (Design of Experiments) exposure
• MATLAB experience
• Process improvement and continuous improvement experience
• Experience installing specialized tooling including stack molds and knockout systems

Title: Process Technician (Tier I, II & III)

Comp: $23.50–$34.00/hour + Overtime + Profit Sharing

Location: Edinburgh, IN

Our client is seeking immediate assistance in identifying candidates for multiple direct hire Process Technician openings on 2nd and 3rd shift.

Responsibilities:

Tier I – Entry Level

• Learn injection molding machine operation, setup, and processing fundamentals
• Assist with mold changes, machine startups, shutdowns, and purging between production runs
• Support senior Process Technicians while developing processing knowledge
• Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting under supervision
• Learn tooling, automation, and production processes
• Follow safe operating procedures and manufacturing standards

Tier II – Process Technician

• Independently perform mold changes, machine setups, startups, and shutdowns
• Troubleshoot molding presses and maintain stable production processes
• Interface directly with injection molding machines beyond basic operation
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting and minor mechanical repairs
• Support robotics and automation equipment including setup and position adjustments
• Maintain production efficiency while minimizing downtime and scrap

Tier III – Senior Process Technician

• Serve as the highest level of technical support before engineering involvement
• Diagnose complex processing and machine issues while determining root causes
• Optimize molding processes to improve quality, cycle time, and efficiency
• Conduct new mold trials, process development, and production sampling
• Support Engineering with continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization
• Analyze machine parameters, alarms, and processing data to improve performanceLead advanced troubleshooting efforts and mentor junior technicians

Required Skills (Must Have):

• Hands-on plastic injection molding processing experience
• Experience performing mold changes, machine startups, and shutdowns
• Mechanical troubleshooting experience with basic electrical troubleshooting skills
• Understanding of the complete injection molding process from pellet to finished part
• Knowledge of mold tooling, cooling systems, air systems, and tooling components
• Basic understanding of machine and robot sequencing
• Ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift schedules
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):

• Experience with Engel or Krauss Maffei injection molding machines
• SAPRO robot experience
• Linear robotics setup, programming, and positioning
• Advanced process optimization and troubleshooting experience
• Rubber injection molding experience
• DOE (Design of Experiments) exposure
• MATLAB experience
• Process improvement and continuous improvement experience
• Experience installing specialized tooling including stack molds and knockout systems

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About Pinnacle Partners

For more than two decades, Pinnacle Partners has been connecting top talent with leadingemployers across Indianapolis, Louisville, Cincinnati, and other cities throughout theMidwest. Wespecialize in Information Technology, Accounting & Finance, Administrative, HumanResources, and Engineering/Manufacturing, offering contract, contract-to-hire, and directhire placements.