Lead Injection Molding Technician - 4-Day Week, All-Electric Ops

gpac; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day workweek

Every Friday off

Relocation assistance available

Health, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Lead Injection Molding Process Technician in Central Iowa. You will lead daily processing activities, set and optimize mold parameters, and troubleshoot defects with a hands-on leadership approach.

The role offers a four-day workweek and relocation support for the right candidate. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of hands-on injection molding experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and a track record of mentoring technicians in a modern, all-electric mold shop.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on injection molding processing experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing and optimizing molding processes.
• Knowledge of RJG Decoupled Molding.
• Leadership, mentoring or training experience.
• Ability to analyze root causes and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily injection molding processing activities.
• Set, align and secure molds in molding machines.
• Establish and optimize molding process parameters.
• Troubleshoot molding defects, equipment issues and process problems.
• Monitor production, quality and process performance.
• Apply scientific molding and RJG principles.
• Collaborate with engineering and production on improvements.
• Train and mentor Process Technicians.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate process documentation.
• Assist with SOPs and work instructions.
• Promote safe work practices and quality standards.

Skills

Injection molding

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Leadership

Training/mentoring

Root cause analysis

Tools

RJG Decoupled Molding

Mold setups & changeovers

Sepro robotics (preferred)

Job description

gpac is seeking a Lead Injection Molding Process Technician in Central Iowa. You will lead daily processing activities, set and optimize mold parameters, and troubleshoot defects with a hands-on leadership approach.

The role offers a four-day workweek and relocation support for the right candidate. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of hands-on injection molding experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and a track record of mentoring technicians in a modern, all-electric mold shop.