Process Technican

The Planet Group; Town of Richfield (WI); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Planet Group is hiring a Process Technician in Richfield, WI. This role involves setting up injection molding equipment, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring production efficiency. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in plastics injection molding and strong mechanical skills.

Join a manufacturer that values employee investment and offers a competitive benefits package. Applicants must have a high school diploma/GED, with a technical degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of plastics injection molding or related manufacturing experience.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical skills.
• Experience with mold setup and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Set up and start injection molding equipment and robotic systems.
• Monitor production performance and troubleshoot processing issues.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on process improvements.

Skills

Injection molding setup

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Hydraulic systems

Electrical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree

Job description

Pay Range: $30.00 - $35.00/hour + Sign-On Bonus

Work Hours: Monday-Friday | 12-hour Day Shift (7:00 AM-7:00 PM) or Night Shift (7:00 PM-7:00 AM)

Type of Employment: Permanent Hire (Direct Hire)

Location: Richfield, WI

Benefits: Competitive Benefits Package

Job Summary

Join a growing, innovative manufacturer that supports leading healthcare and medical technology products. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Process Technician looking for long‑term career growth with a stable organization that invests in its employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and start injection molding equipment and robotic systems for production.
• Load and verify machine programs to ensure efficient processing.
• Monitor production performance and troubleshoot processing issues.
• Perform mold setups and develop setup documentation.
• Support process development, validation, and qualification activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all safety, quality, GMP, and documentation procedures.
• Maintain production efficiency while meeting quality and performance goals.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical degree or related education preferred.
• 5+ years of plastics injection molding or related manufacturing experience.
• Experience setting up and troubleshooting injection molding equipment.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with mold setup and process optimization.
• Familiarity with validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) and qualification studies is preferred.
• Experience with scientific molding techniques is preferred.
• Knowledge of instrumented tooling (RJG, Kistler, or similar) is a plus.
• Experience programming injection molding robots is preferred.
• Ability to work a 12‑hour day or night shift.
• Forklift and Lockout/Tagout certification preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills.

EEO Statement

The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.