Injection Molding Process Technician

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

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that molds are properly prepped in advance.
• Performs all functions of the mold change process, as well as starting/running an injection molding press (pressure and temperature settings).
• Operates Injection molding machines to produce products.
• Creates and optimizes process parameters.
• Works with toolroom to optimize mold design.
• Completes second operations associated with molded parts, including component assembly.
• Troubleshoots molding machines and ancillary equipment when required
• Will be required to perform material handling duties when needed.
• Understands all procedures associated with the handling of hazardous waste and other trash generated by the department.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Familiar working with hand tools such as ratchets, screwdrivers and wrenches, as well as grinders and sprue cutters.
• Use of computer software such as Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Previous mechanical/electrical/hydraulics training or experience helpful.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience as a Process Technician.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Stand for periods of time, handle frequent movements of hands, wrists and arms

Reasonable accommodations provided for disabled individuals to foster success in essential functions. Hotstart, Inc. is a world-leading manufacturer of industrial engine preheating systems and thermal management products. Established in 1942 and ISO 9001 certified, we have grown to over 250 employees in a modern manufacturing facility. The company provides a strong benefit package highlighted by premium-free family medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k) with contribution matching and profit sharing, and educational assistance.

Drug-free/EO~ M/F/Veteran/Disability.