Injection Molding Process Technician

Snap Lock Industries; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Champion of the Month program

Service Awards

Birthday recognition

Job summary

Snap Lock Industries in Salt Lake City seeks a Process Technician to support injection molding operations within a team-based manufacturing facility. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot molding lines, and help optimize processes to ensure high-quality parts are produced efficiently.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance of industrial equipment, proper documentation of parameters, and collaboration with production and tooling teams.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2 years in manufacturing facility maintenance, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic equipment.
• 2 years experience with injection molding.
• Knowledge of chilled water systems.
• Experience with lathes, grinders, micrometers, and calipers; hand tools and hand power tools.
• Electrical knowledge in control circuits.
• Forklift Certification (willing to certify).

Responsibilities

• Follow safety requirements and policies; correct issues when found.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair molding process equipment and supporting systems.
• Perform general maintenance on manufacturing plant equipment.
• Support preventative maintenance initiatives and daily repairs of molding equipment.
• Operate production equipment start-up and shutdown procedures.
• Document and optimize molding parameters based on scientific molding principles.
• Identify and address injection molding defects; adjust as needed.
• Assist with mold and insert changes per production schedule.
• Collaborate with team members and supporting departments to meet production goals.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and ISO standards.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Injection molding

Electrical control circuits

Chilled water systems

Machine troubleshooting

Hand tools and metrology

Forklift certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lathe experience

Grinders

Micrometers / Calipers

Job description

Snap Lock Industries in Salt Lake City seeks a Process Technician to support injection molding operations within a team-based manufacturing facility. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot molding lines, and help optimize processes to ensure high-quality parts are produced efficiently.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance of industrial equipment, proper documentation of parameters, and collaboration with production and tooling teams.