Injection Molding Process Technician - 2nd or 3rd Shift

Babich & Assoc.; Texas; On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Babich & Associates seeks a Process Technician in Dallas, TX, to support a plastic injection molding operation on 2nd or 3rd shift. Pay ranges from $26 to $34 per hour, with occasional Saturdays based on production needs.

You will verify startup conditions, perform first-piece checks, troubleshoot, and ensure consistent part quality by following processes and documentation. OT and weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with plastic injection molding processes.
• Ability to read and apply production documentation and work instructions.
• Experience with first-piece approval or startup verification preferred.
• Willingness to work overtime and Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Verify startup conditions following mold, material, or insert changes.
• Complete first-piece and process-monitoring checks.
• Identify out-of-tolerance conditions and help implement corrective action.
• Respond to operator questions involving product quality and process performance.
• Confirm part weights, cycle times, and bill-of-material information.
• Assist with robot end-of-arm tooling, program selection, and cam settings.
• Set up decorating or secondary-processing equipment when needed.
• Identify machine or tooling problems and initiate repair requests.
• Help reduce scrap and improve process consistency.
• Communicate production concerns during shift handoffs.
• Work closely with die setters, supervisors, operators, and process engineers.

Skills

Plastic injection molding

Troubleshooting

Quality documentation

Math proficiency

Tools

Robotics

Job description

Job Description

Location: [Dallas, TX]
Pay: $26-34 per hour, depending on experience
Schedule:

• 2nd shift: Monday-Friday, 2:45 p.m.-11:05 p.m.
• 3rd shift: Monday-Friday, 10:45 p.m.-7:05 a.m.
• Occasional Saturdays based on production needs

Babich & Associates is recruiting Process Technicians for a confidential plastic injection molding manufacturer. This position supports production by verifying molding processes, troubleshooting process-related problems, reducing scrap, and helping ensure consistent part quality.

The right candidate will have hands-on plastic injection molding experience and understand what must happen between a mold change and an approved production run.

What You'll Do

• Verify startup conditions following mold, material, or insert changes
• Complete first-piece and process-monitoring checks
• Identify out-of-tolerance conditions and help implement corrective action
• Respond to operator questions involving product quality and process performance
• Confirm part weights, cycle times, and bill-of-material information
• Assist with robot end-of-arm tooling, program selection, and cam settings
• Set up decorating or secondary-processing equipment when needed
• Identify machine or tooling problems and initiate repair requests
• Help reduce scrap and improve process consistency
• Communicate production concerns during shift handoffs
• Work closely with die setters, supervisors, operators, and process engineers

What We're Looking For

• Previous plastic injection molding experience
• Ability to understand molding processes, production documentation, and operating instructions
• Experience with first-piece approval or startup verification preferred
• Familiarity with robotics or automated molding equipment is helpful
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
• Ability to perform basic math, including percentages and proportions
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Willingness to work overtime or occasional Saturdays