Injection Molding Process Tech: Optimize & Troubleshoot

HOTSTART; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Educational assistance

Job summary

HOTSTART in Spokane Valley, WA, is seeking a Process Technician to support molding operations. You will prep molds, run injection molding presses, set process parameters, and collaborate with toolroom to optimize mold design.

Responsibilities include second operations on molded parts, assembly, troubleshooting machinery, and handling hazardous waste procedures. Proficiency with hand tools and safety rules is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous Process Technician experience preferred.
• Able to read and interpret safety rules, operating manuals and procedures.
• Familiar with hand tools and basic shop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare molds in advance and set up molding processes.
• Operate injection molding presses; adjust pressure and temperature settings.
• Run machines to produce molded products and monitor quality.
• Create and optimize process parameters for efficiency.
• Collaborate with toolroom to improve mold design.
• Complete secondary operations and assemble components as needed.
• Troubleshoot molding machines and related equipment when required.
• Perform material handling duties and follow hazardous waste procedures.

Skills

Hand tools proficiency

Reading safety rules and manuals

Operate overhead cranes and forklifts

Mechanical/Electrical/Hydraulics

Excel and Word

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Grinders

Sprue cutters

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Power tools

Job description

HOTSTART in Spokane Valley, WA, is seeking a Process Technician to support molding operations. You will prep molds, run injection molding presses, set process parameters, and collaborate with toolroom to optimize mold design.

Responsibilities include second operations on molded parts, assembly, troubleshooting machinery, and handling hazardous waste procedures. Proficiency with hand tools and safety rules is required.