Plastic Injection Molding Process Technician - Overnight Shift

Piller Plastics Inc; Washougal (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Health Insurance

Company Paid Basic Life Insurance

401k with Company Match

PTO & Paid Holidays

Job summary

Piller Aimmco is seeking a Process Technician for our overnight shift (7:30pm–7:45am) to join a team that values problem solving, process improvement, and operational excellence.

You’ll set up, run, and troubleshoot injection molding machines and automation systems, monitor quality, adjust parameters, and document changes. You’ll collaborate with quality, maintenance, and engineering, mentoring newer operators and promoting a safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year as a Process Technician and 3–5 years overall in injection molding.
• Proficiency in mold setup, troubleshooting, and automated system operation.
• Leadership/ownership: communicate clearly and help others succeed.
• Comfortable working with complex machinery and learning new systems.
• Use data and root-cause analysis to drive better results.
• Model and reinforce safe work practices daily.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (like IQMS), Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Setting up, operating, and troubleshooting injection molding machines and automation systems.
• Ensuring molded parts meet our strict quality and performance standards.
• Monitoring and adjusting process parameters to achieve peak efficiency.
• Documenting setups, process changes, and improvements for future reference.
• Collaborating with quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Leading by example—mentoring new operators, promoting safety, and encouraging a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Mold setup

Troubleshooting

Automated systems

Ownership mindset

Safety culture

IQMS familiarity

Tools

IQMS ERP

Injection molding machines

Job description

Join a team that builds precision, quality, and innovation into everything we make. At Piller Aimmco, we’re proud to be a leader in custom plastic injection molding—serving industries that demand the highest standards. We’re looking for a Process Technician to work on our overnight shift (7:30pm-7:45am) who thrives on solving problems, improving processes, and setting the pace for operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

As a Process Technician, you’ll play a vital role in keeping production running smoothly and efficiently. You’ll be responsible for:

• Setting up, operating, and troubleshooting injection molding machines and automation systems.
• Ensuring molded parts meet our strict quality and performance standards.
• Monitoring and adjusting process parameters to achieve peak efficiency.
• Documenting setups, process changes, and improvements for future reference.
• Collaborating with quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Leading by example—mentoring new operators, promoting safety, and encouraging a culture of continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: Minimum 1 year as a Process Technician and 3–5 years overall in injection molding.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in mold setup, troubleshooting, and automated system operation.
• Leadership Mindset: You take ownership, communicate clearly, and help others succeed.
• Mechanical Aptitude: You’re comfortable working with complex machinery and learning new systems.
• Problem Solving: You use data and root-cause analysis to drive better results.
• Safety Commitment: You model and reinforce safe work practices every day.
• Preferred: Familiarity with ERP systems (like IQMS), Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or process improvement initiatives.

Why Join Piller Aimmco

• Competitive pay and benefits package including Medical, Dental & Health Insurance, Company Paid Basic Life Insurance, 401k with Company Match, PTO & Paid Holidays plus more!
• Opportunities for career growth and training in advanced manufacturing.
• A clean, safety-first environment where your ideas matter.
• A rotating shift schedule (2, 2, 3) that offers long weekends every other week.
• A collaborative culture where leadership is encouraged at every level.
• If you’re a skilled technician ready to take on new challenges and help lead process excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

7:30pm - 7:45am

Rotating weekly schedule (2, 3, 2)