Injection Molding Process Tech — Optimize High-Volume Production

Resource Professional Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Professional Solutions is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Process Technician to support and optimize high-volume plastic manufacturing operations. The role involves establishing, maintaining, and improving molding processes across diverse machines, materials, and mold types.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on machine setup, parameter optimization, and troubleshooting skills to ensure consistent part quality, cycle efficiency, and minimal downtime in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on injection molding process technician experience.
• Experience running multiple machines simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of processing parameters.
• Ability to troubleshoot molding defects (short shots, flash, warping, sink).
• Familiarity reading technical documentation and part specifications.
• Lean manufacturing exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and start up injection molding machines across a range of tonnage and mold configurations.
• Establish and adjust processing parameters (temperature, pressure, speed, cooling, etc.).
• Troubleshoot process issues related to quality defects, cycle times, and material behavior.
• Work with a variety of plastic resins (e.g., polypropylene, polyethylene, engineering resins).
• Monitor and maintain consistent part quality to meet specifications and tolerances.
• Perform mold changeovers and support tool setup as needed.
• Optimize cycle times and reduce scrap through continuous process improvement.
• Document and standardize processes, including setup sheets and parameter guidelines.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to resolve equipment or process-related issues.
• Support new mold trials, validations, and process development activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and production standards.

Skills

Injection molding

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Machine setup

Quality assurance

Tools

HMI interfaces

Job description

Resource Professional Solutions is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Process Technician to support and optimize high-volume plastic manufacturing operations. The role involves establishing, maintaining, and improving molding processes across diverse machines, materials, and mold types.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on machine setup, parameter optimization, and troubleshooting skills to ensure consistent part quality, cycle efficiency, and minimal downtime in a fast-paced environment.