Injection Process Technician (Direct Hire)
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Pay: $36.14/hr
Schedule: 3rd Shift | 9:00 PM-5:30 AM
Education Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Technical certification in Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, or a related field preferred.
- Additional training in robotics, injection molding, or manufacturing processes is a plus.
Experience Requirements
- 3-5 years of injection molding or injection process technician experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of injection molding machines (IMM), mold changes, machine setup, and process troubleshooting.
- Experience working with SAP, MATTEC, WILLE, or similar manufacturing systems.
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Experience following HSE standards, LOTO procedures, and manufacturing safety protocols.
Physical Capabilities
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment throughout a full shift.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and working around production equipment.
- Ability to perform mold changes, equipment adjustments, and machine setups safely.
- Must be able to wear required PPE and follow all safety procedures.
- Ability to respond quickly to production issues and work in a fast-paced environment.
Job Duties
- Set up, start, stop, and adjust injection molding machines and ancillary equipment according to production requirements.
- Perform mold and tool changeovers while following safety procedures and production schedules.
- Support machine startups, process verification, initial part approvals, and quality documentation.
- Monitor production operations to ensure quality, efficiency, and adherence to process standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve minor machine, tooling, and process-related issues.
- Collect and enter production data into SAP, MATTEC, WILLE, and other manufacturing systems.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and structured problem-solving activities.
- Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and safety standards.
- Work closely with Injection Process Engineers, operators, quality personnel, and maintenance teams to optimize production performance.
- Maintain accurate production records and communicate equipment or process concerns promptly.
Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer. Examples may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO)