Injection Molding Process Specialist

Revere Plastics Systems, LLC; Fraser (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Comprehensive medical coverage / HSA

401(k) retirement plan

Generous paid time off and holidays

Uniform service provided

Boot allowance for safety footwear

Job summary

Revere Plastics Systems, LLC is seeking a hands-on Process Technician to drive uptime in a high-volume plastics plant. You’ll monitor presses, verify runs to spec, adjust process parameters, and coordinate mold changes to keep lines running at peak performance.

You’ll perform first-piece checks, inspect quality, document results, and work with maintenance to address issues. Overtime and weekend shifts may be required in a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2–3 years hands-on plastic injection molding experience including mold changes.
• Ability to read blueprints, setup sheets and technical documents.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Must be able to work overtime, including nights and weekends.
• Forklift operation experience and strict safety adherence.
• Experience in a high-volume plastics manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of thermoplastics, mold setup, tooling safety and processing.
• Ability to multitask and follow written work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Drive uptime and OEE by monitoring processes and reducing downtime.
• Set up, start, stop, and troubleshoot injection molding presses and auxiliaries.
• Perform end-to-end mold changes: install tooling, connect utilities, verify safety.
• Capture and maintain process parameters per Master Setup Sheets.
• Load and adjust variables: temperatures, pressures, transfer positions, cycle times.
• Watch production in real time and adjust to sustain quality and efficiency.
• Respond to quality concerns, alarms, and other disruptions promptly.
• Diagnose defects and identify root causes for corrective actions.
• Cut scrap through process improvements and coordinate mold maintenance.
• Perform first-piece and in-process checks with calipers and gauges.
• Maintain documentation: setup sheets, logs, downtime, scrap, ERP records.
• Contribute to mold change/setup reduction to boost throughput and OEE.
• Maintain 5S and a clean, organized work area.
• Communicate changes and updates to supervisors and next shift.
• Coach Technicians and Operators on standards, quality, and safety.
• Support continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Assist with related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Hands-on molding

Mold setup & changes

Reading blueprints & setup sheets

Troubleshooting & mechanical aptitude

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Forklift experience

Overtime and weekend shifts

Knowledge of IATF quality practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers & metrology tools

Job description

Revere Plastics Systems, LLC is seeking a hands-on Process Technician to drive uptime in a high-volume plastics plant. You’ll monitor presses, verify runs to spec, adjust process parameters, and coordinate mold changes to keep lines running at peak performance.

You’ll perform first-piece checks, inspect quality, document results, and work with maintenance to address issues. Overtime and weekend shifts may be required in a safety-focused environment.