Process Technician (Injection Molding)

Texas Injection Molding; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Injection Molding seeks an Injection Molding Process Technician to operate and maintain molding equipment, ensuring high-quality plastic parts and adherence to cycle times and labor standards.

You will drive continuous improvement, mentor setup technicians, and collaborate with manufacturing engineering on robotics and process controls to optimize production efficiency and safety in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma; technical training or 2-year college degree preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in injection molding processing.
• Knowledge of thermoplastics and injection molds.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain injection molding machines to produce high-quality parts.
• Establish and maintain robust molding processes meeting cycle time and labor standards.
• Lead continuous improvement focusing on production efficiency and waste reduction.
• Mentor Setup Technicians on priorities, training, and procedures.
• Support manufacturing engineering with robotics, dryers, thermolators, loaders for efficient production.

Skills

Injection molding

Process optimization

Reading drawings

Robotics and process controls

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

Technical 2-year college degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Injection molding machines

Quality systems (NCR/CR)

Job description

Description

The Injection Molding Process Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining injection molding machines to produce high-quality plastic parts. This role requires a strong understanding of plastics processing principles and a commitment to safety and efficiency.

• Responsible for establishing and maintaining robust injection molding processes providing customers quality parts; on time within the quoted cycle time and set labor standards.
• Responsible to establish plans and goals on quarterly basis.
• Helps to lead continuous improvement with focus on production efficiency, scrap and organization.
• Responsibility to mentor Setup Technicians including, but not limited to daily priorities, training, and procedures.
• Responsible to aid in facility manufacturing engineering, including but not limited to, robotics, dryer, thermolators, loaders, etc. for the efficient production of plastic parts on the molding floor
• Responsible to aid reviewing new projects for proper manufacturing setup that allow for efficient processes and ergonomics for our workforce.
• Responsible for managing mold startup and shutdowns including monitoring and approvals, procedures and holding team accountable to set standards
• Responsible for the timely setup of molds and workstation based upon production schedule
• Works directly and alongside Production Manager in the execution of production orders as necessary
• Provides technical guidance on the most robust methods of plastics processing, robotics, conveying and process controls
• Responsible for making sure manufacturing cycles are in line with company standards and to make improvement as necessary.
• Responsible for providing technical support to Quality for NCR and CR actions including help driving root cause analysis and corrective actions for internal quality problems or customer complaints.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly work area
• Part of team that establishes, implements and audits company injection mold and machinery preventative maintenance program

Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma
• Technical 2 year college degree or equivalent work experience

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in injection molding processing
• Working knowledge of types of thermoplastics and injection molds

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:

• A positive can-do attitude
• Understanding of injection molding
• Proficient in ability to set-up and create robust molding processes
• Ability to use computer and programs associated with performing job requirements
• Good interpersonal skills both written and verbal
• Ability to make timely fact-based decisions; shows good judgment
• Proficient in the ability to read and interpret customer drawings
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle projects to completion
• Adhere to all safety procedures and regulations.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.

Working Conditions:

• Manufacturing environment with potential exposure to noise, heat, and dust.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.

Disclaimer:

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.