Injection Molding Process Specialist

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering in Youngstown, OH is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Process Technologist for 1st or 3rd shifts. You will set up machines, implement mold changes, dial in temps and cycle times, and collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering to ensure parts meet spec.

You will train operators, troubleshoot issues, and lead mold/process trials while documenting changes and maintaining safe, efficient production.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Process Technician in plastic injection molding.
• Strong knowledge of molding machines, tooling, and processing fundamentals.
• Proven ability to perform setups, mold changes, startups, and changeovers.
• Ability to read setup sheets, process documentation, and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate plastic injection molding machines, molds, and auxiliary equipment for safe, efficient production.
• Execute mold changes, machine startups, and changeovers with minimal downtime.
• Establish and sustain optimal processing windows: temps, pressures, speeds, cooling, and cycle times.
• Troubleshoot processes and equipment to resolve quality, productivity, and cycle-time issues.
• Apply deep understanding of mold construction and operation and correct defects such as short shots, flash, sink, warp, burn, splay, and dimensional nonconformance.
• Monitor runs and adjust to maintain consistent part quality and throughput.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Production to resolve issues quickly.
• Train and mentor operators on correct molding procedures.
• Follow all safety, quality, and production standards.

Skills

Process Technician

Injection Molding

Mold Changes

Troubleshooting

Quality Collaboration

Reading Drawings

Safety Compliance

Training Operators

RJG Certification

Data Analysis

Education

RJG Certification preferred

Tools

Injection molding machines

Molds and auxiliaries

Job description

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering in Youngstown, OH is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Process Technologist for 1st or 3rd shifts. You will set up machines, implement mold changes, dial in temps and cycle times, and collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering to ensure parts meet spec.

You will train operators, troubleshoot issues, and lead mold/process trials while documenting changes and maintaining safe, efficient production.