Process Technician

Resource Professional Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Professional Solutions is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Process Technician to support and optimize high-volume plastic manufacturing operations. The role involves establishing, maintaining, and improving molding processes across diverse machines, materials, and mold types.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on machine setup, parameter optimization, and troubleshooting skills to ensure consistent part quality, cycle efficiency, and minimal downtime in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on injection molding process technician experience.
• Experience running multiple machines simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of processing parameters.
• Ability to troubleshoot molding defects (short shots, flash, warping, sink).
• Familiarity reading technical documentation and part specifications.
• Lean manufacturing exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and start up injection molding machines across a range of tonnage and mold configurations.
• Establish and adjust processing parameters (temperature, pressure, speed, cooling, etc.).
• Troubleshoot process issues related to quality defects, cycle times, and material behavior.
• Work with a variety of plastic resins (e.g., polypropylene, polyethylene, engineering resins).
• Monitor and maintain consistent part quality to meet specifications and tolerances.
• Perform mold changeovers and support tool setup as needed.
• Optimize cycle times and reduce scrap through continuous process improvement.
• Document and standardize processes, including setup sheets and parameter guidelines.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to resolve equipment or process-related issues.
• Support new mold trials, validations, and process development activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and production standards.

Skills

Injection molding

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Machine setup

Quality assurance

Tools

HMI interfaces

Job description

Department: Manufacturing

Reports To: Production / Engineering Manager

Location: Humble, TX

Swing Schedule Options

Shift A

• Sunday: 11.5 hours
• Monday: 11.5 hours
• Tuesday: 11.5 hours
• Wednesday: 6 hours (7 AM-1 PM)
• Thursday-Saturday: OFF

Shift B

• Sunday: 11.5 hours
• Monday: 11.5 hours
• Tuesday: 11.5 hours
• Wednesday: 6 hours (7 AM-1 PM)
• Thursday-Saturday: OFF

Shift C

• Sunday-Tuesday: OFF
• Wednesday: 6 hours (1 PM-7 PM)
• Thursday: 11.5 hours
• Friday: 11.5 hours
• Saturday: 11.5 hours

Shift D

• Sunday-Tuesday: OFF
• Wednesday: 6 hours (1 PM-7 PM)
• Thursday: 11.5 hours
• Friday: 11.5 hours
• Saturday: 11.5 hours

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Injection Molding Process Technician to support and optimize high-volume plastic manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and improving molding processes across multiple machines, materials, and mold types. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with machine setup, parameter optimization, and troubleshooting to ensure consistent part quality, cycle efficiency, and minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and start up injection molding machines across a range of tonnage and mold configurations
• Establish and adjust processing parameters (temperature, pressure, speed, cooling, etc.) for optimal performance
• Troubleshoot process issues related to quality defects, cycle times, and material behavior
• Work with a variety of plastic resins (e.g., polypropylene, polyethylene, engineering resins, etc.)
• Monitor and maintain consistent part quality to meet specifications and tolerances
• Perform mold changeovers and support tool setup as needed
• Optimize cycle times and reduce scrap through continuous process improvement
• Document and standardize processes, including setup sheets and parameter guidelines
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to resolve equipment or process-related issues
• Support new mold trials, validations, and process development activities
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and production standards

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on injection molding process technician experience
• Strong understanding of injection molding principles and processing parameters
• Experience running multiple machines (various tonnage sizes) simultaneously
• Knowledge of plastic materials and resin behavior in molding applications
• Ability to troubleshoot molding defects (short shots, flash, warping, sink, etc.)
• Experience with mold setup, changeovers, and process startup
• Familiarity with scientific molding principles preferred
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and part specifications
• Strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high-volume production environments
• Exposure to a variety of molding machines and control systems
• Basic understanding of PLCs or machine interfaces (HMI)
• Continuous improvement or lean manufacturing experience

What Success Looks Like

• Reduced scrap and improved cycle efficiency
• Minimal downtime due to process-related issues
• Consistent production of high-quality parts