Injection Molding Process Technician — Lean, Quality, Set-Up

Hapcoelmar; Baraboo (WI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

11 paid holidays

Paid vacation after 1 year

Job summary

Hapco Elmar in Baraboo, WI is seeking a Process Technician / Set-up to manage injection molding set-up, start-up, and quality checks. You will support continuous improvement initiatives, ensure safety, and collaborate with the Plant Manager on daily tasks.

The role is full-time, Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:00 PM, with responsibilities including mold handling, process monitoring, and maintaining production quality. Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years’ mold experience and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience with setting, starting, and sampling injection molds.
• Forklift Certification and Overhead Crane Certification are required.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Set up, start, sample, and shut down injection molds.
• Monitor machine performance and optimize material-to-product yield.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain quality standards throughout production.
• Train and coach new employees on processes and safety.
• Ensure safe operation of equipment and compliance with company policies.
• Coordinate daily production resources to meet schedule attainment and on-time delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

Skills

Injection molding

Lean manufacturing

Multi-tasking

Tools

Forklift Certification

Overhead Crane Certification

Job description

Hapco Elmar in Baraboo, WI is seeking a Process Technician / Set-up to manage injection molding set-up, start-up, and quality checks. You will support continuous improvement initiatives, ensure safety, and collaborate with the Plant Manager on daily tasks.

The role is full-time, Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:00 PM, with responsibilities including mold handling, process monitoring, and maintaining production quality. Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years’ mold experience and relevant certifications.