Polymer Injection Processing Technician

Revere Plastics Systems, LLC; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employer-paid)

401(k) with company match

PTO from day one + 10 holidays

Dental, vision, life, disability plans

Safety boot allowance

Climate-controlled facility

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Revere Plastics Systems is looking for an experienced injection molding professional to own mold setups and ensure flawless machine startups on a climate-controlled facility floor in Ankeny, IA. You will troubleshoot to reduce defects and downtime, program 3-axis robotics for repeatable, safe operations, and mentor operators while maintaining organized processes.

The role emphasizes hands-on production, rapid problem-solving, and continuous improvement in a take-action culture.

Qualifications

• Experience setting molds and running injection molding processes.
• Working knowledge of resins and processing fundamentals.
• Preferably 2+ years in injection molding.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting ability.

Responsibilities

• Own mold setups and flawless machine startups.
• Diagnose root causes fast; lock in stable processes that cut defects and scrap.
• Keep presses producing - attack downtime and protect uptime.
• Program and adjust 3-axis robotics to improve repeatability and safety.
• Streamline mold changes for better throughput.
• Respond to production and quality concerns in real time.
• Document parameters and maintain process standards.
• Mentor operators; champion a clean, safe, organized work area.

Skills

Mold setup experience

Injection molding

Robotics programming (3-axis)

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Tools

Injection molding machines (Van Dorn, Engel, Milacron, Sumitomo, Toshiba, Toyo)

Job description

Be the difference between downtime and delivery.

Picture this: a press alarms mid-run, parts show short shots, and a customer order is on the line. You step in - verify material, tweak barrel temps, adjust injection velocity, confirm pack/hold, and fine-tune robotics. Scrap drops. The line stabilizes. That's the impact you'll make at Revere Plastics Systems.

Your mission

• Own mold setups and flawless machine startups
• Diagnose root causes fast; lock in stable processes that cut defects and scrap
• Keep presses producing - attack downtime and protect uptime
• Program and adjust 3-axis robotics to improve repeatability and safety
• Streamline mold changes for better throughput
• Respond to production and quality concerns in real time
• Document parameters and maintain process standards
• Mentor operators; champion a clean, safe, organized work area

Grow with a team that invests in you

• 100% employer-paid health insurance option (employee-only coverage)
• Pay that reflects your experience
• 401(k) with company match up to 4%
• PTO from day one + 10 paid holidays
• Dental, vision, life, and disability plans
• $150 safety boot allowance
• Clean, climate-controlled facility
• Real advancement opportunities in a take-action culture

What it takes

• Proven experience setting molds and running injection molding processes
• Working knowledge of resins and processing fundamentals
• Preferably 2+ years in injection molding
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting ability
• 3-axis robotics/programming familiarity is a plus
• Adaptability and a desire to stay current with new tech

Physical requirements

• Stand and move throughout the shift
• Use hands frequently to handle, adjust, and operate equipment
• Occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, and balancing
• Lift/move up to 50 lbs as needed

Where you'll excel

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Continuous Improvement
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Injection Molding Experience

The tools of the trade

• Injection Molding Machine (Van Dorn, Engel, Milacron, Sumitomo, Toshiba, Toyo)