Injection Molding Process Technician (1st Shift)

Advantage Technical; Baldwyn (MS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Staffmark is seeking a Process Technician – Injection Molding for 1st shift to join our manufacturing team in Mississippi. This direct-hire role focuses on setting up, troubleshooting, and optimizing injection molding processes to produce high-quality parts on a tight schedule.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of injection molding experience, is proficient in mold changes, machine setup, start-ups, and process adjustments, and can read work orders and process sheets with accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of injection molding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating injection molding presses and auxiliary equipment.
• Proven experience performing mold changes, machine setups, start-ups, and process adjustments.
• Knowledge of injection molding materials, processes, quality standards, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, process sheets, production schedules, and manufacturing documentation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, monitor, and adjust injection molding presses and auxiliary equipment.
• Perform mold changes, machine setups, start-ups, and process optimization.
• Establish and maintain processing parameters to ensure product quality and production efficiency.
• Troubleshoot molding defects, process issues, and equipment problems.
• Identify root causes of manufacturing and quality concerns and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor production to ensure established quality and productivity standards are met.
• Verify equipment, tooling, and process readiness prior to production runs.
• Complete production, quality, and process documentation accurately.
• Perform routine process checks and equipment adjustments as needed.
• Communicate production, quality, equipment, and process concerns to leadership and support teams.
• Follow all company safety procedures and manufacturing standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Work independently and collaboratively with production, quality, and maintenance teams

Skills

Injection molding

Mold changes

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Process optimization

Documentation

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Staffmark is seeking a Process Technician – Injection Molding for 1st shift to join our manufacturing team in Mississippi. This direct-hire role focuses on setting up, troubleshooting, and optimizing injection molding processes to produce high-quality parts on a tight schedule.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of injection molding experience, is proficient in mold changes, machine setup, start-ups, and process adjustments, and can read work orders and process sheets with accuracy.