Process Technician I: Injection Molding & Robotics

Schaefer Plastics North America, LLC.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaefer Plastics North America, LLC in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Process Technician I to support the safe and efficient operation of injection molding equipment. This developmental-level role performs mold changes, machine startups, and basic process adjustments while building proficiency across Schaefer’s systems.

The position emphasizes following setup sheets, maintaining equipment, and documenting production, quality, and shift activities.

Qualifications

• One or more years of hands-on manufacturing, mold-setting, machine setup, or related technical experience preferred.
• Injection molding experience or formal plastics/process training strongly preferred.
• Ability to follow setup sheets, work instructions, safety rules, and escalation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Complete standard mold changes and startups with guidance, following approved setup sheets and procedures.
• Recognize common process and quality problems and make approved adjustments within established parameters.
• Load, reference, and make basic setpoint adjustments to existing robot programs.
• Identify when a problem requires assistance from a higher-level Process Technician, Maintenance, Quality, or supervision.
• Develop working knowledge of resin and regrind requirements, mold versions, hot-stamp setups, and machine-specific safety controls.
• Monitor injection molding machines and respond promptly to process-related issues to reduce downtime and scrap.
• Start up and adjust machines to support safe, efficient production and consistent product quality.
• Perform mold changes, insert changes, version changes, and date-code verification according to established procedures.
• Set up and operate auxiliary equipment used in the injection molding process.
• Set up, reference, and operate robotic material-handling equipment appropriate to the assigned level.
• Complete first-piece verification and required production, mold-change, and shift documentation accurately.
• Inspect in-process and finished product; identify defects and take or elevate corrective action.
• Assist Maintenance with troubleshooting and repairs involving machines, molds, heaters, thermocouples, and auxiliary equipment.
• Follow lockout/tagout, crane and sling inspection, machine-guarding, PPE, and all other safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and communicate production or quality concerns during shift handoffs.
• Perform other duties and provide overtime or shift coverage as assigned based on business needs.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Process troubleshooting

Safety discipline

Shift communication

Documentation

Adaptability

Job description

Schaefer Plastics North America, LLC in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Process Technician I to support the safe and efficient operation of injection molding equipment. This developmental-level role performs mold changes, machine startups, and basic process adjustments while building proficiency across Schaefer’s systems.

The position emphasizes following setup sheets, maintaining equipment, and documenting production, quality, and shift activities.