Advanced Molding Process Technician (2nd Shift)

VRC Engineered Solutions; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance options

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

VRC Engineered Solutions seeks skilled technicians to setup, operate, and troubleshoot plastic molding machinery and automation. You will ensure safe startup, document procedures, and monitor production against the manufacturing plan.

The role requires forklift and crane operation, adherence to quality standards, and collaboration with engineering and maintenance teams to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, with basic math knowledge.
• Ability to create MRO work orders in ERP system on molds and equipment when necessary.
• Ability to operate an electric crane used for setting and removing molds.
• Must be able to be forklift certified.
• Ability to operate a tool storage rack/crane in a safe manner.
• Self-starter with a can-do attitude; always working in the best interest of VRC.
• Must work well with minimal supervision independently to complete tasks as well as working as an active team member.
• Ability to comply with instructions, prescribed routines, methods, and/or practices.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others.

Responsibilities

• Identify unsafe conditions and notify maintenance or supervisor.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot molding machines, automation/robots, and related processes.
• Ensure clean work area and proper startup documentation.
• Inspect mold for damage and lubrication before starting.
• Verify machine settings against setup sheet and manufacturing plan.
• Troubleshoot and adjust machines to meet production requirements.
• Document startup, first-piece and last-piece verification.
• Monitor production to meet standard rate in the manufacturing plan.
• Notify supervisor of scrap rates exceeding standards.
• Document and report deviations exceeding parameters.
• Train operators on process changes and quality standards.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

ERP MRO orders

Electric crane operation

Forklift certified

Team player

Good communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Crane equipment

Job description

VRC Engineered Solutions seeks skilled technicians to setup, operate, and troubleshoot plastic molding machinery and automation. You will ensure safe startup, document procedures, and monitor production against the manufacturing plan.

The role requires forklift and crane operation, adherence to quality standards, and collaboration with engineering and maintenance teams to drive continuous improvement.