Plastics Injection Molding Process Specialist

Design Molded Plastics Inc.; Macedonia (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental and vision

Company-paid life insurance

Disability options

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid lunch

Nine paid holidays

Job summary

Design Molded Plastics Inc. in Macedonia, Ohio, is seeking a skilled Night Shift Injection Molding Operator to manage presses and ensure smooth production overnight.

You will set up Toshiba and Haitian machines, monitor quality, adjust parameters, and document performance, with a three days on / three to four off pattern. This full-time role offers competitive hourly pay and strong safety practices.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in plastic injection molding operations.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting ability and a methodical approach to root cause.
• Proficiency with tool, die, and mold setups.
• Background with Toshiba or Haitian molding equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate plastic injection molding presses for planned jobs.
• Continuously monitor production; adjust machine parameters to sustain quality and throughput.
• Control and stage materials to maintain uninterrupted flow through the molding process.
• Troubleshoot and resolve processing, equipment, and part-quality issues quickly and safely.
• Perform routine checks on machines, molds, and auxiliary equipment to prevent downtime.
• Adhere to documented quality procedures and all safety protocols throughout the shift.

Skills

Injection molding

Mechanical troubleshooting

Tool/die/mold setup

Toshiba equipment

Haitian equipment

Job description

Picture the start of your shift at 7:00 PM: you review the previous run, verify materials, and bring the next job online. You dial in process parameters, verify first-article quality, and keep a watchful eye on part consistency through the night. When something drifts, you know exactly which lever to pull—temperature, pressure, back pressure, or cooling—to get the process back in the window. By 7:00 AM, you hand off a stable, efficient cell with accurate documentation and zero safety incidents.

What Your Night Looks Like

• Set up and operate plastic injection molding presses for planned jobs.
• Continuously monitor production; adjust machine parameters to sustain quality and throughput.
• Control and stage materials to maintain uninterrupted flow through the molding process.
• Troubleshoot and resolve processing, equipment, and part-quality issues quickly and safely.
• Perform routine checks on machines, molds, and auxiliary equipment to prevent downtime.
• Adhere to documented quality procedures and all safety protocols throughout the shift.

What You Bring

• Hands-on experience in plastic injection molding operations.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting ability and a methodical approach to root cause.
• Proficiency with tool, die, and mold setups.
• Background with Toshiba or Haitian molding equipment preferred.

Compensation & Schedule

• $32–$36 per hour
• Full-time night shift, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
• Rotating pattern: three days on, followed by three to four days off

Benefits

• Your choice of three health plans, effective the first of the month after your hire date
• Dental and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance, with the option to purchase more
• Short-term and long-term disability options available
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and personal days
• Paid lunch
• Nine paid holidays

Core Strengths

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Injection molding operations
• Tool/die/mold setup

Equipment You’ll Operate

• Injection molding machines: Toshiba and Haitian