Lead Injection Molding Process Technician | Aerospace Growth

Russtech-Engineering-Co.,-Inc.; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Washington state paid sick leave

Paid company holidays

Professional development and training

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Russtech Engineering Co., Inc. in Mukilteo, WA is seeking an Injection Molding Process Tech to own and expand our aerospace molding operation. You will set up molds, optimize processes, troubleshoot machines, and support onboarding of a second molding machine and new molds.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on experience with engineering thermoplastics, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to lead process improvements in a small manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on injection molding process technician experience.
• Strong understanding of plastics processing principles and injection molding fundamentals.
• Experience setting up, optimizing, and troubleshooting injection molding processes.
• Experience processing engineering-grade thermoplastics.
• Experience performing mold changes and machine setups.
• Ability to safely operate overhead gantry cranes.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts.
• Experience using measuring and inspection equipment to verify molded part quality.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and process documentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to maintain production records.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 55 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Set up molds and perform mold changes using an overhead gantry crane.
• Process, operate, optimize, and troubleshoot injection molding machines.
• Support the startup and qualification of a second injection molding machine.
• Test, sample, and validate new molds prior to production release.
• Develop and optimize molding processes using scientific molding principles.
• Process high-performance engineering thermoplastics, including glass-filled Ultem® and similar aerospace-grade materials.
• Issue, stage, dry, and manage materials for production jobs.
• Monitor machine performance, process stability, part quality, cycle times, and scrap levels.
• Perform visual inspections and basic dimensional verification of molded parts.
• Troubleshoot molding defects and implement corrective actions.
• Perform minor machine maintenance and support routine maintenance activities.
• Maintain auxiliary equipment including dryers, temperature control units, loaders, and other molding support equipment.
• Work with high-temperature/high-pressure water temperature control systems used for mold heating.
• Support basic mold maintenance and tooling upkeep.
• Operate forklifts to move molds, materials, and finished goods.
• Maintain process documentation and production records.
• Assist management with ordering molding materials, spare parts, tooling, and equipment supplies.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production personnel to support production goals and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while supporting 5S initiatives.

Skills

5+ years injection molding

Engineering thermoplastics

Mold changes & machine setups

Process troubleshooting

Read engineering drawings

Documentation & records

Operate overhead gantry cranes

Operate forklifts

Mechanical troubleshooting

Communication & independence

Attention to detail & multi-tasking

Lift up to 55 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead gantry cranes

Forklifts

Job description

Russtech Engineering Co., Inc. in Mukilteo, WA is seeking an Injection Molding Process Tech to own and expand our aerospace molding operation. You will set up molds, optimize processes, troubleshoot machines, and support onboarding of a second molding machine and new molds.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on experience with engineering thermoplastics, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to lead process improvements in a small manufacturing environment.