Injection Molding Technician - Quality & Troubleshooting

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Molding Operator for injection molding in Phoenix, AZ. The successful candidate will operate molding presses, inspect parts for quality, maintain production logs, and assist with department upkeep per GMP and SOPs.

Shifts are 1st (5:30 AM–2:00 PM) or 2nd (2:00 PM–10:30 PM), Monday–Friday. Candidates must be detail-oriented, able to stand for long periods, and capable of lifting up to 50 lbs; prior molding experience is preferred but

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Familiarity with 5S and housekeeping standards in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow written instructions, SOPs, and safety protocols.
• Willingness to learn machine troubleshooting and production processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate molding presses and remove finished parts from molds.
• Inspect molded products to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Record production numbers and maintain daily logs accurately.
• Lift and move materials and finished products (up to 50 lbs.) safely.
• Use scales to weigh materials and transfer into totes.
• Remove old labels and create new labels with proper lot information.
• Notify warehouse team when totes are completed for verification and storage.
• Respond to machine alarms and perform minor troubleshooting of presses and robotic tooling.
• Assist with press start-up, shut-down, and changeovers.
• Mix materials according to work orders; move barrels (up to 50 lbs.) using dolly or cart.
• Purge, clean, and maintain presses; sweep/mop floors and clean workstations.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), QA policies, and department SOPs.
• Provide back-up support during employee breaks as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

GMP & SOP adherence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Molding Operator for injection molding in Phoenix, AZ. The successful candidate will operate molding presses, inspect parts for quality, maintain production logs, and assist with department upkeep per GMP and SOPs.

Shifts are 1st (5:30 AM–2:00 PM) or 2nd (2:00 PM–10:30 PM), Monday–Friday. Candidates must be detail-oriented, able to stand for long periods, and capable of lifting up to 50 lbs; prior molding experience is preferred but