Injection Molding Operator

Integrity Trade Services; Buchanan Township (MI); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking an experienced Injection Mold Process Technician for a client in Buchanan, MI. This direct hire opportunity offers a salary of $22-$24/hr, with comprehensive benefits upon hire. Responsibilities include operating and optimizing injection molding machines, performing maintenance, and ensuring high-quality production standards. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in injection molding and strong problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in injection molding or plastic processing.
• Strong reliability and sense of responsibility.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operate and optimize injection molding machines and processes.
• Monitor equipment performance and ensure quality standards are met.
• Troubleshoot and resolve molding issues such as short shots and warpage.

Skills

Injection molding

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Job description

Injection Mold Process Technician - $22-$24/hr DOE!

This position is a direct hire opportunity!

Integrity Trade Services is hiring an Injection Mold Process Technician for our manufacturing client to start immediately at $22-$24/hr DOE! Receive comprehensive benefits through our client upon hire!

Responsibilities:

The Plastic Injection Mold Process Technician is responsible for the daily operation, setup, and optimization of injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and related processes. This role includes performing start-up and shutdown procedures, monitoring equipment performance, and ensuring that all produced parts meet quality standards.

• Start up, restart, and monitor plastic injection molding machines.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble molds for preventive maintenance or insert changes.
• Develop and adjust process parameters, including heat profiles, pressures, gate sequencing, and hydraulic/pneumatic functions.
• Conduct parameter log audits to verify that processes are performing within defined specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve common molding issues such as short shots, warpage, flash, gate failures, and hot spots.
• Identify and correct processing inconsistencies caused by molds, machines, or material variations.
• Report nonconforming conditions and follow established quality control procedures.
• Perform material and color changes as required.

Location:

Buchanan, MI

• Overtime as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in injection molding or plastic processing.
• Working knowledge of plastic materials such as Polypropylene and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE).
• Strong reliability and sense of responsibility.
• Adaptable and flexible in a changing production environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause analysis.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and 25 lbs on a regular basis.
• Able to stand, squat, bend, twist, kneel, and walk as needed for production tasks.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Aflac, Disability, Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay.