Advanced Injection Molding Process Technician

Energy Jobline ZR; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Labor On Demand, Inc. is seeking a Process Technician in the San Antonio area to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize molding processes and equipment. The role supports safety, quality, and productivity, including training operators and starting production runs.

You will diagnose process issues, implement improvements, and perform routine maintenance while coordinating with the shift team to minimize downtime and defects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting automated production equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, process documentation, and equipment manuals.
• Proficiency with computers and production reporting systems.
• Over 5 years' experience with injection molding.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.
• PLC troubleshooting knowledge.
• Six Sigma or related quality certification.

Responsibilities

• Train personnel in molding machine operations so that they can perform their jobs in a safe productive manner.
• Set-up, start and approve production runs using accepted client quality standards. Update and maintain set up sheets and process sheets.
• Diagnose and correct problems with the molding processes, including molds, set ups and automation, etc.
• Recommend tooling changes that will improve the process capability.
• Monitor molding parameters, using approved techniques such as SPC/SQC, to ensure conformance to quality guidelines and standard cycles.
• Initiate MCA's and work orders to correct problems with molds, molding machines, and auxiliary equipment.
• Perform minor record keeping tasks. This includes, but may not be limited to, recording cavitation levels, downtime reasons, machine logs, process adjustment notations on Process Control Charts, etc.
• Do regular preventive maintenance to the molds, such as cleaning and greasing.
• Perform as acting Shift Supervisor in the absence of the Shift Supervisor.
• Strive to be a contributive and supportive member of our San Antonio organization, displaying a cooperative and positive attitude towards our company, including its policies, procedures and employees.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certification in Manufacturing Technology

Job description

Labor On Demand, Inc. is seeking a Process Technician in the San Antonio area to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize molding processes and equipment. The role supports safety, quality, and productivity, including training operators and starting production runs.

You will diagnose process issues, implement improvements, and perform routine maintenance while coordinating with the shift team to minimize downtime and defects in a fast-paced environment.