Process Tech II 3rd Shift

Adecco; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Premium benefits package

Job summary

Oakley seeks a Process Technician II to maximize uptime on injection molding machines and automation equipment while ensuring quality and production goals are met. You will work with production, engineering, quality, and technical support to maintain stable processes and drive continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in plastics injection molding, robotics experience, and RJG certification; strong troubleshooting and English communication are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certificate in injection molding, automation, robotics, or PLC technology.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Process Technician in plastic injection molding.
• Minimum 1 year of experience programming and troubleshooting multi-axis robots.
• RJG training or certification.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Start up injection molding machines and automation equipment per production schedules.
• Perform mold and material changes to minimize downtime.
• Install and remove molds from storage racks.
• Set up, monitor, and troubleshoot molding machines and automation equipment.
• Troubleshoot and inspect parts to ensure quality.
• Maintain, repair, replace, and test automation systems and networks.
• Program and troubleshoot robotic systems and automation equipment.
• Follow safety, housekeeping, and quality procedures.
• Report issues promptly to leadership.

Skills

Process troubleshooting

Robotics programming

Mechanical skills

English communication

Education

Scientific Injection Molding

Industrial Automation

Robotics

PLC Technology

Tools

Arburg touch-screen injection molding machines

Sepro robots

ABB Yumi robots

Robotics programming tools

Job description

Adecco is currently assisting our client, Oakley, in recruiting for a Process Technician II position within their manufacturing team. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced injection molding professionals who thrive in a fast-paced production environment and enjoy troubleshooting, process optimization, and automation support.

Job Summary

The Process Technician II is responsible for maximizing machine uptime on injection molding machines and automation equipment while ensuring quality standards and production goals are consistently achieved. This position works closely with production, engineering, quality, and technical support teams to maintain stable processes, reduce downtime, and support continuous improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform injection molding machine and automation equipment startups according to production schedules.

• Complete mold and material changes efficiently to minimize downtime.

• Pull molds from storage racks and perform mold installations and removals.

• Setup, start, monitor, and troubleshoot injection molding machines and associated automation equipment.

• Conduct process troubleshooting and part inspections to ensure quality standards are maintained.

• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, replace, and test automation systems, components, and networks.

• Perform mold setups, start-ups, moisture content inspections, laser printing setup, and operation of auxiliary equipment.

• Work with Process Technicians, Material Handlers, Production Leads, and Quality teams to maintain process stability and product quality.

• Support conventional and dual-injection molding machine operations.

• Program and troubleshoot robotic systems and automation equipment.

• Follow all safety, housekeeping, and quality procedures.

• Report quality concerns, equipment issues, hazards, and scrap concerns promptly to leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certificate in:

  • Scientific Injection Molding

  • Industrial Automation

  • Robotics

  • PLC Technology

  • Or equivalent technical training and experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Process Technician or equivalent role in the plastic injection molding industry.

• Minimum 1 year of experience programming and troubleshooting multi-axis robots.

• RJG training or certification.

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating computers and manufacturing software systems.

• Knowledge of injection molding processes in a production environment.

• Understanding of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and cost-effective manufacturing practices.

• Experience with:

  • Arburg touch-screen injection molding machines

  • Dual-injection molding machines

  • Sepro robots

  • ABB Yumi robots

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Why Join?

• Work for a globally recognized eyewear and innovation leader.

• Collaborative manufacturing environment focused on quality and continuous improvement.

• Opportunities for technical growth and development.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Pay Details: $37.91 per hour

• Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan.
• Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets the individual needs.
• In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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