Molding Process Technician - Portageville MO

RESRG Automotive; Portageville (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

RESRG Automotive in Portageville, MO is seeking a Molding Process Technician to keep production running safely and efficiently, focusing on high-quality molded parts. You will set up equipment, troubleshoot issues, and support a fast-paced manufacturing environment where safety and continuous improvement matter.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, adherence to procedures, and a proactive approach to process improvement, with a team-driven culture and opportunities to grow skill sets in

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years of injection molding experience.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot multiple molding and manufacturing processes.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in developing interpersonal relationships.
• Team player with a strong work ethic.
• Willing to travel for work-related issues or training.
• Fanuc programming experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strong commitment to workplace safety by identifying hazards and following PPE requirements.
• Set molds in injection molding presses efficiently and safely to minimize change times.
• Process moldings to meet quality standards and documented parameters.
• Troubleshoot molding process issues and document changes.
• Assist associates at the press during issues or questions.
• Keep molding area clean and organized using 5-S principles.
• Relieve associates as required and own mold area equipment and tools.
• Adhere to plant policies, procedures, and ISO/TS 16949-based instructions.

Skills

Injection molding

Troubleshooting

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Analytical problem solving

Travel willingness

Fanuc programming

Tools

Windows-based PC skills

Fanuc programming

Job description

RESRG Automotive Molding Process Technician (Portageville, MO)

At the interface of design, engineering and supply logistics, REHAU Automotive and SRG Global combine to form RESRG – a leading global supplier of coated exterior systems and components. With a combined track record of over 160 years across four continents and 22 production sites, RESRG's 10,000 skilled team members manufacture the latest exterior systems and components for the world's leading automotive manufacturers.

RESRG Automotive is seeking you to join our team as a Molding Process Technician in our Portageville, MO location!

Your Job

The Molding Process Technician plays a key role in keeping production running safely, efficiently, and with a strong focus on quality. This position supports the full molding process by setting up equipment, troubleshooting process issues, and helping ensure the consistent production of high-quality molded parts. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, detail-oriented, and motivated to contribute to a fast-paced manufacturing environment where safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement are priorities.

What you Will do in Your Role

• Maintain a strong commitment to workplace safety by identifying hazards, reporting unsafe conditions, following all PPE requirements, and strictly adhering to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures to ensure the safe isolation of equipment before performing mold changes, repairs, adjustments, or maintenance activities.
• Setting molds in injection molding presses in an efficient, calculated, and safe routine and always striving for quicker mold change times.
• After a mold change, processing a quality part for the next department with the mentality of “zero” defects.
• Must possess knowledge of basic molding principles and apply those to trouble‑shooting duties when problems arise.
• Must process moldings to quality standards and not opinions.
• Must maintain the correct processing checklist, fill out properly at scheduled intervals, and process each part to the set parameters. (Note‑If a problem arises and it requires process to go beyond or below set parameters, documentation must be done detailing problem. change made, and whether change eliminated the problem. Sign and date each occurrence.)
• Assist associates at the press as trouble occurs or questions arise.
• Must keep molding area clean and organized using 5‑S.
• Relieve associates as required.
• Must take ownership in ALL mold area equipment, molds, and work cells as well as the rest of the plant. This responsibility must never falter!
• Adhere to all plant policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Accept personal ownership of company, plant, and department goals for quality, productivity, and safety.
• Maintain and continuously improve work area(s) as well as associated tools and equipment.
• Develop and constantly enhance job skills and knowledge in mold area as well as all other production areas of the plant
• Complete production task in accordance with ISO/TS 16949 based procedures and work instructions

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

We are seeking a Molding Process Technician with the following essential abilities:

• Minimum 1-3 years of injection molding experience.
• Ability to become proficient in operating and troubleshooting multiple molding and manufacturing processes.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in developing interpersonal relationships.
• Highly motivated, self‑starting individual who is comfortable working as part of a team.
• Analytical problem solver with a mindset of continuous improvement.
• Ability to distinguish variation in product integrity as well as other defects.
• Receptive to never-ending change.
• Windows based personal computer skills.
• Must maintain high standards for work attendance and performance.
• Must be willing to travel whether it be for work‑related issues or training.
• Must be willing to work flexible schedule, extended hours and weekends if required to meet production requirements as well as special projects.
• Fanuc programming experience preferred but not required

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure they can perform the essential job duties.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in the Injection molding Process
• Experience as an Injection Molding Die Setter

About The Company

We are a fast-growing B2B company with a strong internal culture that values respect for others, diversity, serving a greater purpose, and passionate creativity. We have a dynamic and growing global footprint. A diverse and team‑focused workforce. Create the next generation of innovation. Career paths that enable professional growth and development. Strongly committed to serving our community and environment. A safe, fun workplace focused on health and wellness. A competitive compensation and benefits package.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most.

Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify.