Injection Molding Process Technician

Blum; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health (Medical and Dental)

401(k) with employee matching

Flexible spending account

Three weeks vacation starting your 2nd

Term life insurance equal to annual

Job summary

Blum USA seeks an Injection Molding Process Technician for the 3rd shift (11pm–7am) to troubleshoot and optimize molding operations. You will set up equipment, perform mold changes, and support continuous improvements across the production floor.

Responsibilities include monitoring cycle times, establishing processing parameters, and training operators and apprentices. The role offers a strong benefits package and opportunities to contribute to new product launches.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong understanding of molding equipment, tooling, and auxiliary systems.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing software systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support mold, resin, and equipment installations, transfers, and startup activities.
• Monitor machine efficiency, cycle times, and process performance to identify issues.
• Establish, document, and maintain processing parameters for quality and productivity.
• Perform mold and insert changeovers with proper setup and validation.
• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams to improve.
• Coach and mentor operators, apprentices, and technicians.
• Participate in special projects for new product launches and process improvements.
• Communicate progress, concerns, and solutions during shift handoffs and meetings.
• Work 3rd shift hours 11pm-7am.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Engel injection machines

SAP

CMMS

BDK

CONNEX

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Injection Molding Process Technician to support and optimize our injection molding operations on 3rd shift. In this hands-on technical role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, process improvement, equipment setup, mold changeovers, and supporting production performance across our manufacturing environment.

If you enjoy solving complex manufacturing challenges, working with advanced molding technologies, and helping develop the next generation of talent, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support mold, resin, and equipment installations, transfers, and startup activities
• Monitor machine efficiency, cycle times, and overall process performance to identify and resolve issues
• Establish, document, and maintain processing parameters to ensure quality and productivity targets are achieved
• Complete mold and insert changeovers while ensuring proper setup and process validation
• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams to drive continuous improvement
• Support operator, apprentice, and technician development through coaching, mentoring, and hands-on training
• Participate in special projects involving new product launches, equipment installations, process improvements, and operational initiatives
• Communicate work progress, technical concerns, and solutions during shift handoffs and team meetings
• Work 3rd shift hours 11pm-7am

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong understanding of molding equipment, tooling, and auxiliary systems
• Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing software systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Engel injection molding machines
• Experience working in a global manufacturing organization
• Knowledge of SAP, CMMS, BDK, CONNEX, or similar manufacturing systems

Technical Knowledge

Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge in:

• Manufacturing efficiency, quality systems, process controls, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Basic statistics and data-driven problem-solving techniques
• Process optimization and troubleshooting
• Attention to detail
• Blueprint reading and precision measurement

Why Join Us?

You'll play a critical role in driving manufacturing performance, improving processes, and supporting the development of our production teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled molding professional who enjoys making a measurable impact in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Blum USA believes in offering their employees an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Hourly position with overtime
• Possible bonus opportunities
• Health (Medical and Dental)
• 401(k) with employee matching
• Flexible spending account to cover eligible out of pocket health, dental and vision expenses
• Three weeks vacation starting your second year on the job
• Term life insurance equal to annual salary at no cost to employee
• And more!

Company Overview

For more than 60 years Blum has been manufacturing superior quality hinge systems, drawer runners, and lift systems that create emotion and enhance user convenience in the kitchen. With every product, we strive to develop solutions to ensure that cabinet doors and drawers open with ease, close softly and effortlessly, and make workflow and everyday kitchen use easier.

Over the decades our product range has grown and so has the company. Today, Blum has eight production plants in Austria, and manufacturing sites in Brazil, Poland and the United States. Approximately 9000 Blum employees all over the world concentrate on the vision of “perfecting motion” to satisfy the specific requirements of the end user, whether it is in the kitchen or in another living area of the home. This prerequisite is the source of all our product development and innovation.