Injection Molding Process Technician II

2024; Plant (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Tennessee is seeking an experienced Process Mold Technician proficient in plastic injection molding. The successful candidate will oversee machine setups, ensure quality standards, and mentor junior staff. Strong mechanical aptitude and 2+ years in the field are required, along with relevant education. This full-time role provides the opportunity to drive continuous improvements in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a process mold technician.
• RJG Master Molder Certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of injection molding equipment and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine startups ensuring setup correctness.
• Monitor production for accuracy and efficiency.
• Mentor and train Mold Technician level I.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Basic math skills

Moderate computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year degree in engineering or plastics technology

Tools

Injection molding equipment

Process controllers

Robotics

Job description

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: INJEC001769

• Posted : March 5, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Rockford, MI 49341, USA

Description

Job Summary: Uses technical experience with plastic injection molding, along with hands on set‑up, processing, and troubleshooting skills for both electric and hydraulic injection machines and auxiliary equipment. Assures injection molding machines are set‑up and run to quality standards and meet all production goals.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Job Requirements:

• Ensure all mold changes are done in a timely manner to meet daily production demands
• Perform injection molding machine startups – ensuring all material, automation, and any other necessary tools or equipment are set up correctly and safely
• Ensure all parts meet quality standards; sign off on startups and document any startup scrap
• Respond promptly to quality concerns to reduce scrap and support machine operators in their duties
• Create repeatable documented processes using scientific molding principles
• Troubleshoot all molding processes, including molding equipment, material handling equipment, and robot malfunctions; alert Maintenance and/or Molding Manager of issues outside your abilities
• Mentor and train Mold Technician level I and Material Handler positions
• Perform minor insert changes using prints as guidelines
• Ensure all safety procedures are followed; elevate all safety concerns immediately
• Actively seek out and implement continuous improvements within the molding department
• Communicate with prior and oncoming shifts to give work assignments and expectations to achieve production requirements and promote shift interaction and awareness
• Monitor production for accuracy and efficiency and work with quality inspectors to ensure part quality/performance as needed

Experience and General Skills Required:

• Minimum of 2 years’ recent experience as a process mold technician in the field of plastic injection molding with strong mechanical aptitude required
• RJG Master Molder Certification or equivalent experience is preferred
• Strong understanding of process controllers, robotics, injection molding equipment, hydraulics and/or electrical systems
• Good communication/interpretation skills, good visual skills for assessing part quality
• Above basic math skills and reasoning ability
• Moderate computer skills

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2-year degree in engineering or plastics related technology, or equivalent work experience
• Between 1 and 2 years of trade school, vocational education, or apprenticeship preferred

Physical Requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee may be regularly required to talk or listen, stand, walk, sit, stoop, crawl and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to operate in mentally and physically stressful situations. Prolonged sitting, typing and lifting up to 50 pounds.

BYRNE ELECTRICAL SPECIALISTS is an equal opportunity employer

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