Process Technician

Freudenberg Group; Baldwin Park (CA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group in Baldwin Park, CA is seeking a Process Technician to support injection molding operations, tooling performance, and hot runner systems. You will troubleshoot, optimize processes, and ensure repeatable production with quality parts.

The role collaborates with process engineering, tooling, maintenance, and quality teams, supports mold trials, process development, and production start-ups. A high school diploma and RJG Master Molder I certification are required, with 2+ years of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• RJG Master Molder I certification.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in injection molding.
• Knowledge of injection molding for thermoplastics.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
• Prefer 2-year engineering degree; cleanroom & medical device exp preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, start up, troubleshoot, and optimize injection molding processes.
• Identify and resolve molding defects (flash, short shots, burns, splay, sink, voids, contamination, gate issues, cosmetic defects).
• Apply knowledge of molds, tooling construction, mold alignment, parting lines, venting, gate conditions, ejector systems, and wear-related tooling issues.
• Troubleshoot hot runner systems, heaters, thermocouples, nozzles, manifolds, temperature controllers, wiring, connectors, and related process symptoms.
• Work with process engineering, tooling, maintenance, and quality teams to determine root cause and corrective actions.
• Support mold trials, process development, process transfers, and production start-ups.

Skills

Injection molding

Troubleshooting

Mold tooling knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

## Process TechnicianApplylocations: Baldwin Park, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R\_00101799**Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!**# Responsibilities:## The incumbent is an experienced, hands-on technician, responsible for supporting injection molding operations, tooling performance, hot runner systems, mold troubleshooting, process stability, and production efficiency. The role serves as a technical resource for production teams, process technicians, tooling personnel, maintenance, engineering, and quality.* Set up, start up, troubleshoot, and optimize injection molding processes to support safe, efficient, and repeatable production.* Identify and resolve molding defects such as flash, short shots, burns, splay, sink, voids, dimensional variation, contamination, gate issues, and cosmetic defects.* Apply advanced knowledge of molds, tooling construction, mold alignment, parting lines, venting, gate conditions, ejector systems, and wear-related tooling issues.* Troubleshoot hot runner systems, including heaters, thermocouples, nozzles, manifolds, temperature controllers, wiring, connector issues, and related process symptoms.* Work with process engineering, tooling, maintenance, and quality teams to determine root cause and implement practical corrective actions.* Support mold trials, process development, process transfers, and production start-ups for new or existing molded components.# Qualifications:* High school diploma or equivalent.* RJG Master Molder I certification.* Minimum 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.* Injection molding process for thermoplastics* Knowledge of practical use of Scientific Process Development Principles.* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically word and excel.Preferred:* 2-year degree in engineering or related field* Experience working in Cleanroom environment* Experience working medical device manufacturing industryExpected salary range for this position is $35 to $40 hourly, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications. Compensation determined by the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and overall alignment with the role's responsibilities. The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Freudenberg Medical LLC