Process Technician

G.Z.Q.S.O.; Clinton Township (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Clinton Township is seeking a Process Technician / Injection Molding Technician for direct hire. You'll be responsible for setting up and maintaining injection molding machines, ensuring product quality and efficiency. Ideal candidates have prior experience in similar roles and are capable of working evening shifts with mandatory weekends. This position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Holidays and PTO

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Process Technician or Injection Molding Technician preferred.
• Good hand-eye coordination is essential.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain injection molding machines.
• Conduct inspections and make process adjustments.
• Assist with troubleshooting and repairs.
• Maintain documentation of operations.

Skills

Mold setup and installation

Troubleshooting

Collaboration with teams

Quality assurance

Tools

Inspection gauges

Hand tools

Job description

Job Title: Process Technician / Injection Molding Technician (Direct Hire) Location: Clinton Township

Shift

• 3 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
• Mandatory weekends and overtime as needed

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Holidays and PTO

Position Summary

The Process Technician is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment to ensure efficient production of high-quality parts. This position involves mold installation and removal, process adjustments, troubleshooting, and collaboration with maintenance and production teams to ensure optimal equipment performance and product consistency.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mold setups, installations, and removals according to production schedules.
• Conduct press inspections, power-ups, and material loading using dryers and auxiliary equipment.
• Make process adjustments to maintain part quality and cycle time targets.
• Assist maintenance technicians with troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical issues.
• Support mold makers with tool troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance.
• Monitor process conditions and production performance, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
• Participate in trials for new molds, tools, or materials, and assist in implementing process improvements.
• Identify and help resolve production or quality problems through root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of machine parameters, production runs, and maintenance activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for long periods and perform bending, lifting, and squatting.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Operate molding machines using hand and foot controls.
• Use inspection gauges, hand tools, and related equipment as needed.

Requirements

• Prior experience as a Process Technician or Injection Molding Technician in a light manufacturing or automotive setting preferred.