Molding Process Technician

Surge Staffing; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 33,062 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Surge Staffing is seeking a Molding Process Technician in Defiance, Ohio. The role focuses on setting molds, starting molders, and maintaining part quality while improving changeover times to keep molding operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities include operating injection and blow molding machines, launching new molds, developing operating instructions with QA, and supporting maintenance. A high school diploma and 3+ years' experience are required; wage is $26 per hour, with potential

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; equivalent field experience considered.
• 3+ years of Process Technician experience.
• Knowledge of plastic materials and their characteristics.
• Understanding of mold construction.
• Basic math and computer skills; able to work a press HMI.
• Robot programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Forklift and crane operating experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process and operate Injection Molding and Blow Molding machines
• Monitor, maintain, and improve molding cycle times and part quality
• Launch new molds and obtain first piece approval
• Develop operating instructions in coordination with QA
• Manage mold change process to optimize uptime and reduce changeover times
• Program and troubleshoot injection molding robots
• Handle and clean tooling and equipment to avoid damage
• Set molds per schedule to meet quality standards
• Check parts for quality and complete required logs
• Assist maintenance on molding and related equipment

Skills

Molding process operation

Quality inspection

Robot programming

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Press HMI

Industrial robots

Job description

Molding Process Technician

Location: Defiance, OH
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26/hour+
Shift/Schedule: 7am-4pm- will eventually work 6am-6pm

About the Role

We're hiring a Molding Process Technician responsible for setting molds and starting molders within established process guidelines. This role plays a key part in maintaining part quality, optimizing changeover times, and keeping molding operations running efficiently.

What You’ll Do

• Process and operate Injection Molding and Blow Molding machines
• Monitor, maintain, and recommend improvements to standard molding cycle times and part quality
• Launch new molds and obtain first piece approval to engineering standards
• Develop and implement operating instructions in coordination with QA
• Develop and manage a well‑organized mold change process to optimize uptime and reduce changeover times
• Program and troubleshoot injection molding robots
• Handle and clean all tooling and equipment properly to avoid damage
• Set molds as required by schedule and process to meet quality standards
• Check parts for quality and complete required paperwork logs
• Assist maintenance on injection molding, blow molding, and other processing equipment as needed

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required (equivalent field experience considered)
• 3+ years of Process Technician experience
• Knowledge of different plastic materials and their characteristics
• Understanding of mold construction
• Basic math skills and ability to apply them on the job
• Basic computer skills; ability to work a press HMI
• Robot programming and troubleshooting experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Previous forklift and crane operating experience a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs along with other physical exertion