Injection Molding Process Technician: Optimize & Train

Wolverine Staffing; Saline (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company Paid Disability

Wellness Program

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Vacation and Sick Time

Ten paid holidays

Attendance and Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Wolverine Staffing in Saline, MI is seeking a Process Technician on B shift to support our molding operations, ensuring equipment runs safely, smoothly and efficiently.

You will troubleshoot injection molding processes, perform mold changes, setups and changeovers, and provide training and technical guidance to Operators.

The role requires 3+ years hands-on experience with injection molding, strong documentation skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience processing and troubleshooting injection molding equipment.
• Knowledge of mold setup, startup, process optimization, and changeovers.
• Experience with large part injection molding preferred.
• Light maintenance skills with ability to support equipment upkeep.
• Ability to read and follow process sheets, setup documentation, and quality standards.
• Strong computer, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold changes, machine startups, changeovers, and shutdowns according to production schedule.
• Troubleshoot molding process issues, tooling concerns, and auxiliary equipment to minimize downtime and scrap.
• Monitor and adjust processing parameters including cycle time, product weight, color, and wall thickness.
• Support resin trials, equipment installations, and process validation as needed.
• Develop and maintain process sheets and setup standards for molds and tooling.
• Complete light maintenance and preventative maintenance activities on molds, fixtures, and secondary equipment.
• Verify material moisture content prior to startup and follow all established process specifications.
• Train and support Operators on proper machine operation, process standards, and troubleshooting techniques
• Identify scrap reduction and continuous process improvement.

Skills

Injection molding

Mold setup

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Changeovers

Documentation

Tools

None

Job description

Wolverine Staffing in Saline, MI is seeking a Process Technician on B shift to support our molding operations, ensuring equipment runs safely, smoothly and efficiently.

You will troubleshoot injection molding processes, perform mold changes, setups and changeovers, and provide training and technical guidance to Operators.

The role requires 3+ years hands-on experience with injection molding, strong documentation skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.