Process Technician

Hamilton Company; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Company in the United States is seeking a Process Technician for our Injection Molding Production area in a cleanroom environment. You will operate injection molding and automation equipment, troubleshoot issues, and ensure material availability for continuous production.

The role emphasizes documentation, adherence to procedures, and safe handling, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., requiring strong problem-solving, computer literacy, and the ability to lift up

Qualifications

• Experience in cleanroom environment and automated manufacturing.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues quickly.
• Strong computer and analytical skills.
• Good verbal and written communication with cross‑department teams.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate injection molding machines and automation equipment in production.
• Respond to machine errors, identify root causes and implement fixes to reduce downtime.
• Ensure adequate raw material supply for continuous operations.
• Complete daily documentation of activities, downtime, quality tests and output.
• Support manual production tasks and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Maintain cleanroom standards and ensure housekeeping per Hamilton procedures.
• Maintain regular attendance and follow safety guidelines.

Skills

Cleanroom environment

Fast-paced work

Technical troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Standing for long periods

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certificate in injection molding/automation/plastics

Associate degree in industrial technology/mechatronics

2 years experience in related role

Job description

Company Overview

Hamilton Company is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of manual, semi-automated and robotic products for precision fluid measuring. We specialize in the development, manufacturing and customization of precision measurement devices, automated liquid handling stations, and sample management systems. For more than 60 years, Hamilton has been satisfying customer needs by combining quality materials with skilled workmanship, ensuring the highest level of performance of every precision fluid measuring device we manufacture.

Responsibilities

Hamilton Company is looking for a Process Technician who will work in our Injection Molding Production area. They will perform a variety of tasks associated with automated manufacturing in a clean room environment. The Process Technician will provide the department with technical expertise as may be needed for injection mold plastics and maintain associated molding equipment. The schedule for this position includes Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Responsible for daily operation of injection molding machines, OEM and third-party automation machines and associated standalone equipment.
• Responds to and troubleshoots machine errors to identify root cause and implements resolution actions with an emphasis on reduction of machine downtime.
• Ensures injection molding and automation machines have adequate supply of raw material to allow for continuous operations.
• Completes daily documentation pertaining to daily activities, downtime tracking, quality-related testing, and shift output efficiency.
• Performs support functions in a manual capacity on production lines without fully automated processes.
• Responsible for the timely completion and adequacy of assigned tasks for performance and compliance with company policies, procedures, standards and associated instructional guides.
• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the cleanroom to meet standards and Hamilton Company procedures.
• Accountable for regular and consistent attendance.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work with advanced technology.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues quickly.
• Strong computer and analytical skills.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as required to interface with other departments and company personnel in a service function
• Position requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
• Position requires fast pace urgency.
• Position requires standing for long periods and ascending and descending ladders.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Signature Academies and Career & Technical Education (CTE) high school program preferred.
• Certificate in injection molding, automation, plastics, or related field preferred.
• Associate degree in industrial technology, mechatronics, or similar field preferred.
• 2 years of experience as a Machine Operator, Process Technician, Production Operator, Automation Technician or related process manufacturing role.

About Hamilton

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Signature Academies and Career & Technical Education (CTE) high school program preferred.
• Certificate in injection molding, automation, plastics, or related field preferred.
• Associate degree in industrial technology, mechatronics, or similar field preferred.
• 2 years of experience as a Machine Operator, Process Technician, Production Operator, Automation Technician or related process manufacturing role.

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