Process Technician – Injection Molding

Goodwin Recruiting; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Quarterly profit-sharing

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an Injection Molding Process Technician in Phoenix, AZ. You will set up machines, run stable production, troubleshoot defects, and optimize processes across multiple materials.

Responsibilities include mold changes, process validation, and collaboration with Engineering on improvements. Requires hands-on experience and strong mechanical aptitude, with RJG certification a plus.

Qualifications

• Hands-on injection molding/process technician experience.
• Strong understanding of injection molding processes.
• Experience with machine setup and mold changes.
• Ability to troubleshoot molding defects and optimize processes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience working with different plastic materials.
• Decoupled molding knowledge is a plus.
• RJG training or certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and adjust injection molding machines, tooling, and auxiliary equipment
• Perform mold, color, and material changeovers
• Start up and optimize injection molding processes
• Troubleshoot molding defects and process deviations
• Monitor process parameters, cycle efficiency, and product quality
• Work with various grades of plastic materials
• Pull, change, and set molds using forklifts and/or overhead cranes
• Support new mold and material trials
• Perform machine testing and process validation
• Partner with Engineering on continuous improvement initiatives
• Document process settings, adjustments, and troubleshooting activity

Skills

Injection molding

Process technician

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Material handling

RJG training/certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

$56,000–$75,000 annually + shift differential

We're looking for an experienced Injection Molding Process Technician who knows how to take a machine from setup through a stable, quality production run.

You'll work hands-on with injection molding machines, molds, materials, and process parameters while troubleshooting problems and improving production performance.

What You'll Do

• Set up and adjust injection molding machines, tooling, and auxiliary equipment
• Perform mold, color, and material changeovers
• Start up and optimize injection molding processes
• Troubleshoot molding defects and process deviations
• Monitor process parameters, cycle efficiency, and product quality
• Work with various grades of plastic materials
• Pull, change, and set molds using forklifts and/or overhead cranes
• Support new mold and material trials
• Perform machine testing and process validation
• Partner with Engineering on continuous improvement initiatives
• Document process settings, adjustments, and troubleshooting activity

What We’re Looking For

• Hands-on injection molding/process technician experience
• Strong understanding of injection molding processes
• Experience with machine setup and mold changes
• Ability to troubleshoot molding defects and optimize processes
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Experience working with different plastic materials
• Decoupled molding knowledge is a plus
• RJG training or certification is a plus
• High school diploma or GED

What We Offer

Medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, educational reimbursement, quarterly profit-sharing opportunity, and opportunities for career growth.