Process Technician

Cardinal Staffing Services; Saline (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Electronic weekly pay

Health & Wellness (EAP)

Job summary

Cardinal Staffing is hiring for Process Technicians at a plastics manufacturing facility in Saline, MI. The role focuses on starting up and operating plastic injection molding equipment, performing mold changes, and ensuring equipment runs efficiently.

The position requires experience with injection molding processes, hydraulics, electrical systems, and strong safety awareness. Competitive pay and benefits are provided by Cardinal Staffing.

Qualifications

• Experience in plastic injection molding, including mold changes, hydraulics and electrical.
• Experience with Cincinnati injection molding machines (33–440 tons) and overhead crane.
• Education to support mold set-ups and troubleshooting.
• Computer skills including machine control.
• Ability to perform process parameters of all presses during shift.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Safety awareness and PPE compliance.
• Understand MIOSHA safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Start up machines and maintain operations.
• Work with plastic injection molding machines and secondary equipment on tooling issues to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
• Ensure machines are running at optimum efficiency.
• Troubleshoot machine, mold and material problems.
• Report to Manager any difficulties or problems requiring special attention.
• Complete Process Verification and Tool Reports as required.
• Perform die change activities not completed by a Die Setter.
• Care for all equipment to maintain condition.

Skills

Plastic injection molding experience

Mold change / tooling

Machine control software

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

Vocational plastics/machining training

Job description

Cardinal Staffing is hiring for Process Technicians for a well-known plastics manufacturing facility in Saline, MI!

Starting Pay Rate: $25 - $32 per hour to start, based on experience

Schedule

• 2nd 2PM to 12:30AM Monday to Thursday
• 3rd 11PM to 9:30AM Monday to Thursday
• Overtime is on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for machine start-ups
• Work with plastic injection molding machines and secondary equipment on tooling issues to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
• Ensure machines are running at optimum efficiency
• Troubleshoot machine, mold and material problems
• Report to Manager any difficulties or problems requiring special attention.
• Responsible for the accurate completion of Process Verification, and Tool Reports as required.
• Responsible for die change activities not completed by a Die Setter
• Ensure proper care of all equipment

Typical Requirements

• Prior experience in Plastic Injection Molding, including mold changes, hydraulics and electrical.
• The facility operates Cincinnati injection molding machines ranging from 33 to 440 tons and uses an overhead crane for mold handling.
• Education to support Mold Set-Ups, Trouble Shooting
• Computer skills including machine control
• Skills to perform process parameters of all presses operating during scheduled shift
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Safety awareness - must put employee welfare above everything.
• Understand the basic fundamentals of operating machinery in a safe manner.
• Working knowledge of all MIOSHA safety requirements that pertain to the manufacturing area - safety glasses, hi/lo lift truck operation, steel-toed shoes - where applicable.
• Participate in all pertinent safety training as required - Lockout/Tagout, Right to Know, Bloodborne Pathogen, Confined Space, etc.
• May be required to obtain a Hi/Lo license.
• Must be eligible to receive training and pass testing for hi/lo, forklift license, etc. if necessary.

About Cardinal Staffing

At Cardinal Staffing, a Surestaff Company, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest. We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding an opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle.

• Access to a wide range of job opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
• Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions
• Electronic weekly pay
• Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support

Cardinal Staffing also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs.

Cardinal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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