Injection Molding Process Technician - Weekend Shift

US Conec Ltd.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

US Conec, Ltd. in Hickory, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Process Technician for weekend shifts (Fri-Sun, 6am-6pm) to support injection molding operations.

The role covers mold installation/removal, machine setup, process adjustments, troubleshooting, and documentation to ensure molded parts meet quality standards. You will work with production and engineering teams, interpret measurement data, and maintain accurate process records.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in a medium-volume injection molding environment.
• Working knowledge of injection molding processes, machines, materials, and auxiliary equipment.
• Experience installing molds and adjusting processes to resolve quality issues.
• Ability to interpret plastic part measurement data.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and PC skills (Microsoft Office).

Responsibilities

• Support production and engineering projects as directed by Engineers and Supervisors
• Install and remove molds in injection molding machines
• Set up, adjust, and optimize molding processes to maintain product quality
• Troubleshoot quality issues and perform material or process changes as needed
• Maintain accurate records of mold processing and change activities
• Interpret plastic part measurement data and communicate results to the team
• Follow established quality control systems for molded parts
• Assist with equipment maintenance and product/process qualifications
• Additional duties and/or overtime may be required

Skills

Injection molding processes

Mold installation/removal

Quality problem solving

Documentation & data interpretation

MS Office / PC skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in technical/engineering field

Job description

US Conec, Ltd. in Hickory, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Process Technician for weekend shifts (Fri-Sun, 6am-6pm) to support injection molding operations.

The role covers mold installation/removal, machine setup, process adjustments, troubleshooting, and documentation to ensure molded parts meet quality standards. You will work with production and engineering teams, interpret measurement data, and maintain accurate process records.