3rd Shift Injection Technician — $29.05/hr

Hamilton-Ryker; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton-Ryker is seeking an Injection Technician for the 3rd shift (11:00pm - 7:00am) in Findlay, OH. The role focuses on keeping production running safely and efficiently while meeting quality standards.

You will set up and run injection molds and related equipment, troubleshoot defects, and document process data in the ERP system. Strong blueprint reading and metrology skills are essential, along with the ability to lift 25–50 pounds and work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; RJG Master Molder certification preferred.
• 2+ years hands-on experience setting up and operating hydraulic or electric injection molding machines.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and use calipers and micrometers.
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift 25-50 pounds regularly, and work assigned shifts with potential overtime.

Responsibilities

• Set up, start up, and shut down injection molds and auxiliary equipment, including chillers, mold heaters, hot runner controllers, and dryers.
• Perform tool changes and equipment adjustments to maintain output and meet KPI targets.
• Troubleshoot molding defects such as flash, short shots, burns, splay, sink, and dimensional variation.
• Program and troubleshoot sprue pickers, EOAT, robots, and degater equipment.
• Verify parts meet cosmetic and dimensional standards; log process data in ERP.
• Load plastic tubes and totes, handle parts properly, and dispose of waste material.
• Complete assigned PM activity, clean equipment, and maintain 5S/6S.
• Train new and existing employees on SOPs, work instructions, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Injection molding setup

Blueprint reading

Metrology (calipers & micrometers)

Hydraulic/pneumatic/electrical systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

RJG Master Molder certification (preferred)

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Hamilton-Ryker is seeking an Injection Technician for the 3rd shift (11:00pm - 7:00am) in Findlay, OH. The role focuses on keeping production running safely and efficiently while meeting quality standards.

You will set up and run injection molds and related equipment, troubleshoot defects, and document process data in the ERP system. Strong blueprint reading and metrology skills are essential, along with the ability to lift 25–50 pounds and work overtime as needed.