Injection Molding Technician: Shift Premiums & Overtime

The Hammitt Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Overtime opportunities

Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Stable production environment

Job summary

The Hammitt Group has partnered with a well-established plastics manufacturer in the Dallas–Fort Worth area to hire Injection Molding Operators. This role involves safely operating injection molding presses, inspecting parts, and maintaining consistent production and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

This is a hands-on production position with the potential for overtime and shift differentials, aligned with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts as required by the client.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to read work instructions and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Willingness to work overtime or off-shifts as needed.
• Injection molding experience.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing (automotive, medical, packaging, or consumer goods).
• Familiarity with basic quality inspection tools (calipers, gauges).
• Experience working in ISO or IATF-certified environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate injection molding presses according to standard work instructions.
• Load/unload parts and monitor automated or semi-automated equipment.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of molded parts.
• Identify defects such as flash, short shots, sinks, or warpage.
• Record production counts, scrap, and downtime accurately.
• Package finished parts per customer and quality requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area (5S standards).
• Follow all safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
• Communicate issues to supervisors or process technicians promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Standing for long periods

Basic math

Reading work instructions

Reliability

Overtime willingness

Tools

Calipers

Gauges

Job description

The Hammitt Group has partnered with a well-established plastics manufacturer in the Dallas–Fort Worth area to hire Injection Molding Operators. This role involves safely operating injection molding presses, inspecting parts, and maintaining consistent production and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

This is a hands-on production position with the potential for overtime and shift differentials, aligned with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts as required by the client.