Plastics Injection Molding Process Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid lunch

Job summary

Design Molded Plastics - Macedonia Facility in Macedonia, OH, is seeking a Night Shift Process Specialist to operate and optimize plastic injection molding lines. You will set up presses, dial in process parameters, verify first-article quality, and hand off a stable, well-documented cell to the morning crew.

The role requires hands-on molding experience, strong trouble-shooting skills, and familiarity with Toshiba or Haitian equipment.

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

Hands-on injection molding

Mechanical troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Tool/die/mold setup

Tools

Toshiba equipment

Haitian equipment

Job description

Plastics Injection Molding Process SpecialistPicture 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 LikeSet 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 BringHands-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 hourFull-time night shift, 7:00 PM–7:00 AMRotating pattern: three days on, followed by three to four days offBenefitsYour choice of three health plans, effective the first of the month after your hire dateDental and vision coverageCompany-paid life insurance, with the option to purchase moreShort-term and long-term disability options available401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and personal daysPaid lunchNine paid holidaysCore StrengthsMechanical troubleshootingInjection molding operationsTool/die/mold setupEquipment You’ll OperateInjection molding machines: Toshiba and Haitian