Injection Molding Tech — 2nd Shift (Optics)

Rochester Precision Optics; Bailey (NY); On-site; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement opportunities

Health, dental, vision, HSA, & life保险

Job summary

Rochester Precision Optics is seeking an Injection Molding Process Technician for the 2nd shift to set up, troubleshoot, and optimize molding processes for precision optical components. This role collaborates with production, quality, engineering, and maintenance teams to ensure safe, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities include mold changes, parameter documentation, process validation, defect troubleshooting, and driving continuous improvement to raise yield and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical training or associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Injection Molding Process Technician or similar.
• Experience performing mold changeovers, machine setup, and start-ups.
• Strong understanding of injection molding parameters and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold installations, changeovers, and machine setup for production.
• Set and document process parameters to meet quality and output goals.
• Start up, validate, and monitor production after mold changes or maintenance.
• Troubleshoot defects and machine issues to maintain yield and throughput.
• Document parameters, maintenance, and inspection results.

Skills

Injection molding

Process troubleshooting

Machine setup

Quality inspection

Reading specs

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical training / apprenticeship

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Profilometers

Inspection tools

Job description

Rochester Precision Optics is seeking an Injection Molding Process Technician for the 2nd shift to set up, troubleshoot, and optimize molding processes for precision optical components. This role collaborates with production, quality, engineering, and maintenance teams to ensure safe, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities include mold changes, parameter documentation, process validation, defect troubleshooting, and driving continuous improvement to raise yield and