Plastics Process Technician

Staffing Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffing Inc. partnered with a growing West Michigan manufacturer to recruit Level 3 or 4 Process Technicians for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift opportunities.

The Set Up/Process Technician will set up and shut down plastic injection molding equipment and support the production team to ensure quality and efficiency. Responsibilities include mold changes, troubleshooting, defect diagnosis, process monitoring, and collaboration with maintenance, engineering, and operations to meet safety and production

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4+ years of plastic injection molding experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with mold setup, plastic processing, raw materials, and troubleshooting.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Well organized with the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Associate degree in Plastics, Lockout/Tagout experience, overhead crane experience, and Routsis or Paulson training are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, start up, and shut down plastic injection molding equipment.
• Perform mold changes and assist with machine and process troubleshooting.
• Diagnose molding defects and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor processing conditions to maintain product quality and production efficiency.
• Support production through hopper cleaning, dryer setup, moisture checks, color changes, and other processing activities.
• Communicate equipment concerns with maintenance and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to achieve safety, quality, and production goals.

Skills

Mold setup

Plastic processing

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

4+ years of plastic injection molding experience

Associate degree in Plastics

Tools

Lockout/Tagout experience

Overhead crane experience

Routsis or Paulson training

Job description

Staffing Inc is partnered with a growing West Michigan manufacturer seeking Level 3 or 4 Process Technicians for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift opportunities.

The Set Up/Process Technician is responsible for setting up and shutting down plastic injection molding equipment, performing mold changes, troubleshooting processing and machine issues, and supporting production to ensure quality and efficiency standards are met. This role offers the opportunity to expand technical expertise while working alongside a collaborative and experienced manufacturing team.

Responsibilities:

• Set up, start up, and shut down plastic injection molding equipment.
• Perform mold changes and assist with machine and process troubleshooting.
• Diagnose molding defects and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor processing conditions to maintain product quality and production efficiency.
• Support production through hopper cleaning, dryer setup, moisture checks, color changes, and other processing activities.
• Communicate equipment concerns with maintenance and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to achieve safety, quality, and production goals.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4+ years of plastic injection molding experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with mold setup, plastic processing, raw materials, and troubleshooting.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Well organized with the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Associate degree in Plastics, Lockout/Tagout experience, overhead crane experience, and Routsis or Paulson training are preferred.

Schedule & Compensation:

• Shift: 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift available

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