Injection Molding Process Technician – 2nd Shift

Danaher Manufacturing; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Process Technician to support plastics manufacturing operations on site. You will perform mold set-ups, troubleshoot processing issues, and contribute to a fast-paced, production environment.

The role requires an AA degree with 1+ years of experience, hands-on use of tools (calipers, micrometers, multimeter), and strong problem‑solving and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• AA Degree with 1+ years exp.
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools, multimeter, tensiometer, and precision measurement tools.
• Strong problem‑solving and good communication skills; ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform process troubleshooting and mold/cell set‑ups on plastics equipment.
• Process, Mold, EOAT, cell set‑ups across injection/blow molding machines and related tooling.
• Work closely with machine operators, process technicians, supervisors and maintenance staff.

Skills

Strong problem solving

Good communication

Teamwork

Education

AA Degree

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Multimeter

Tensiometer

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact — innovating at the speed of life.

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, we know time is the most critical facet in the laboratory today: time to get life-saving therapies to patients faster; reclaiming time by automating tedious manual workflows; and saving time spent addressing erroneous or complex results.

We are partners in time and accelerate answers to critical questions through the power of automation. We develop innovations for scientists by scientists, with many of our 3,300+ global colleagues coming from the laboratory.

It’s all part of our time-tested approach to bringing meaningful innovations at the speed of life since 1935. And we’re just beginning. Working together, let’s put our time and talents together to advance human health for tomorrow.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Process Technician is responsible for supporting the operations teams by performing mold set-ups, troubleshooting, corrective, and preventive processing issues on plastics manufacturing machinery. This role is ideal for individuals continuing a career in set-up processing technician and are looking to develop their skills in a fast-paced, complex plastics production environment.

This position reports to the Process Engineering Technician Supervisor and is part of the Plastics Manufacturing Engineering Team located in *Indianapolis, IN *and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Perform process troubleshooting, mold and cell set up set-up’s corrective, preventive tasks on injection molding machines, blow molding machines, automation handling equipment, temperature control units, mold controllers, material loaders, resin dryers, air compressors, chillers, and other plastics processing and support equipment.

• Process, Mold, EOAT, cell set-ups tasks performed independently and include different types of injection molding machines and injection blow molding machines. Troubleshooting and corrective tasks involve responding to unplanned downtime events, communicating with operations and perform set-ups, processing issues of various complex types of molds, machines.

• Work closely with machine operators, process technicians, supervisors and maintenance staff.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• AA Degree with 1+ years exp.

• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, multimeter, tensiometer, and precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, etc..)

• Strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to learn. Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

You should be proficient in:

• Injection Molding Experience
• Blow Molding Experience
• Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience