Injection Molding Technician — Process Optimization

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Ionia (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate LLC. is seeking a Process Technician to set up and maintain process controls on presses, molds and related equipment to meet customer specs.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance while driving continuous improvement to ensure high quality parts. You will coordinate manufacturing activities, attend launch meetings, and work with quality inspectors to optimise production efficiency and part performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with ability to read, write and speak English.
• Basic mathematical skills and proficiency with Excel/Word/AS400.
• Experience in injection molding or manufacturing is preferred.
• Willingness to work afternoons or night shift and prioritize tasks.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Optimize machine processes by reducing scrap and cycle times.
• Support new program launches with process development for quality parts.
• Maintain and secure injection processes using data and systematic improvements.
• Set up molds using efficient systems and robotics; oversee tooling evaluations.
• Describe system components and report malfunctions with technical notes.
• Verify equipment performance through startup/shutdown and testing.
• Perform preventive maintenance and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime.
• Provide ownership and analysis of injection molding processes for quality control.

Skills

Time Management

Creative Thinking

Problem Solving

Accountability

Research & Analysis

Decision Making

Ethics & Integrity

Mathematical Reasoning

Communication

Customer Focus

Energy & Stress

Team Work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

AS400

Robotics & Robot programming

Job description

Flex-N-Gate LLC. is seeking a Process Technician to set up and maintain process controls on presses, molds and related equipment to meet customer specs.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance while driving continuous improvement to ensure high quality parts. You will coordinate manufacturing activities, attend launch meetings, and work with quality inspectors to optimise production efficiency and part performance.