First Shift Process Technician: Injection Molding & Quality

Essentra PLC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Performance incentives

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Essentra PLC in Erie, PA, is seeking a First Shift Process Technician to help optimize plastics manufacturing, drive quality improvements, and support continuous improvement initiatives. You will analyze data, troubleshoot molding issues, and implement process enhancements to boost productivity and reliability.

The role emphasizes collaboration withProduction, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams, with a focus on safety and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Process Technician in manufacturing, preferably plastics injection molding.
• Strong molding process, machine troubleshooting, and cycle-time reduction.
• Root cause analysis and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce cycle times, and maximize equipment performance.
• Drive Quality Excellence and reduce defects through process control.
• Conduct testing, troubleshoot issues, and perform root cause analysis.
• Develop and implement process enhancements to increase productivity and reliability.
• Monitor production metrics and analyze trends to address challenges.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to optimize processes.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and support sustainability.

Skills

Process optimization

Molding troubleshooting

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety & compliance

Education

Technical certification

Related degree

Tools

Injection molding equipment

Job description

Essentra PLC in Erie, PA, is seeking a First Shift Process Technician to help optimize plastics manufacturing, drive quality improvements, and support continuous improvement initiatives. You will analyze data, troubleshoot molding issues, and implement process enhancements to boost productivity and reliability.

The role emphasizes collaboration withProduction, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams, with a focus on safety and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.