Injection Molding Process Technician — Optimize & Set Up

People-Architects; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

People Architects is seeking a Process Mold Technician to support our plastics injection molding operations in Elyria, Ohio. The PMT will set up injection molds and secondary equipment, adjust processing parameters, and help maintain smooth production.

The role emphasizes minimizing downtime, optimizing molding processes, and ensuring safety compliance, with a need for hands-on mechanical skills and willingness to learn Scientific Molding.

Qualifications

• Plastics injection molding: 3 years (Required).
• Willing to learn Scientific Molding principles.
• Strong mechanical ability and hand tools proficiency.
• Experience setting up molds in plastic injection molding machines.
• Experience operating a tow motor/forklift.

Responsibilities

• Setup injection molds in molding machines and secondary equipment.
• Establish and adjust processing parameters to specifications.
• Assist in material preparation, drying, mixing and feeding systems.
• Minimize downtime through planning and time management.
• Optimize molding processes and monitor equipment performance.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and coordinate with maintenance.
• Ensure safety regulations and company policies are followed.

Skills

Process Mold Setup

Mechanical Aptitude

Forklift Operation

Scientific Molding

Mold Setup Knowledge

Tools

Forklift

Injection Molding Equipment

Job description

People Architects is seeking a Process Mold Technician to support our plastics injection molding operations in Elyria, Ohio. The PMT will set up injection molds and secondary equipment, adjust processing parameters, and help maintain smooth production.

The role emphasizes minimizing downtime, optimizing molding processes, and ensuring safety compliance, with a need for hands-on mechanical skills and willingness to learn Scientific Molding.