D Shift Process Technician

TriMas Corporation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 35,817 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Paid Time Off

Retirement Program

Other Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

TriMas Corporation is seeking a D Shift Process Technician for its Denver, CO location. This role involves setting up injection molding machines, troubleshooting process issues, and ensuring part quality. Candidates should have hands-on experience with injection molding equipment and a solid understanding of plastics.

The position requires on-site work 3-4 days a week and offers a pay range of $26.00 - $29.00 hourly. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience with injection molding and strong mechanical skills desired.
• Experience in an ISO environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Set up injection molding machines, molds, and auxiliary equipment.
• Adjust machine settings to improve cycle times and part quality.
• Identify and fix molding issues such as short shots and flash.
• Work closely with quality teams for parts standards.
• Perform minor maintenance on machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and keep work area organized.
• Maintain setup sheets, process logs, and production records.

Skills

Understanding of plastics and resin behavior

Knowledge of injection molding machines (e.g., Arburg, Engel, Husky)

Ability to read blueprints and use measurement tools

Problem-solving skills related to mechanical and quality issues

Familiarity with process control systems and monitoring tools

Education

0-2 years of experience with injection molding

Experience in an ISO environment

Job description

D Shift Process Technician

Company: Intertech Plastics LLC

Primary Location: 12850 E 40th Ave, Denver, CO 80239 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Hourly | Full-Time

Function: Manufacturing Production / Distribution

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Job Summary

The Process Technician reports directly to the Production Supervisor. In this role, you'll be responsible for setting up and adjusting molding machines, performing mold changes, troubleshooting process issues, and ensuring consistent part quality. Ideal candidates will have hands‑on experience with injection molding equipment, a strong understanding of plastic materials, and a sharp eye for quality and efficiency.

D shift hours: Every other Wednesday. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 5:50pm - 6:00am

Core Responsibilities

• Machine Setup & Startups: Set up injection molding machines, molds, and auxiliary equipment; ensure proper material loading, temperature settings, pressures, and cycle times; perform mold changes and startups.
• Process Optimization: Adjust machine settings to improve cycle times, part quality, and reduce scrap; fine‑tune process parameters based on material and part specs.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and fix molding issues such as short shots, flash, sink marks, warping, or color problems; diagnose problems related to machines, molds, or materials.
• Quality Control Support: Work closely with quality teams to ensure parts meet visual and dimensional standards; make real‑time process adjustments based on quality feedback.
• Maintenance Support: Perform minor maintenance on machines and auxiliary equipment; report larger mechanical or tooling issues to maintenance or engineering teams; document and keep records.
• Safety & Cleanliness: Follow safety procedures and ensure machines run safely; keep work area clean and organized.
• Documentation & Record Keeping: Maintain setup sheets, process logs, and production records; update SOPs and process specs as needed.

Skills & Knowledge Typically Required

• Understanding of plastics and how different resins behave.
• Knowledge of injection molding machines (e.g., Arburg, Engel, Husky).
• Ability to read blueprints and use measurement tools (calipers, micrometers).
• Problem‑solving skills related to mechanical and quality issues.
• Familiarity with process control systems and monitoring tools.

On‑Site: This role is required to be on‑site either 3 or 4 days depending on the week at the Denver, CO location.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience with injection molding and strong mechanical skills desired.
• Experience in an ISO environment is desirable.

Compensation

In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the expected pay range for this position is $26.00 - $29.00.

Compensation can vary depending on the candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short‑Term Disability
• Long‑Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time)
• Retirement Program
• Other Voluntary Benefits