Injection Molding Technician: Automation & Process Optimization

Magna International; Northwood (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International is seeking a technician for our Magna Exteriors operations in Ohio to support injection molding processes. The role includes initiating machine processes, monitoring equipment, and assisting in tool setup and resin trials to improve efficiency and product quality.

The position requires an Associate’s Degree in a technical field and at least three years of injection molding experience, with knowledge of plastics processing and automation controls.

Qualifications

• Three years minimum injection molding experience preferred.
• Experience processing plastics and setting tools is required.
• Knowledge of automation systems and controls is a must.

Responsibilities

• Initiate machine process, make adjustments within process tolerance and recommend changes for improved efficiencies.
• Operate crane, robotics and injection molding machines as part of the molding process.
• Continually monitor all processes related to injection molding for smooth, efficient operation.
• Analyze and resolve process problems to maintain quality and throughput.
• Resolve product non-conformity issues per direction from Production Team Leader or Manager.
• Assist the Molding Process Engineer in setup and start-up of new tools and resins for trials.

Skills

Injection molding experience

Processing plastics

Setting tools

Automation controls

Education

Associate’s Degree in a technical field

Tools

Injection molding machines

Automation systems

Job description

Magna International is seeking a technician for our Magna Exteriors operations in Ohio to support injection molding processes. The role includes initiating machine processes, monitoring equipment, and assisting in tool setup and resin trials to improve efficiency and product quality.

The position requires an Associate’s Degree in a technical field and at least three years of injection molding experience, with knowledge of plastics processing and automation controls.