Process Technician - Injection Molding

Peyton Resource Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Peyton Resource Group is seeking a Process Technician in San Antonio, TX to set up, troubleshoot, and optimize injection molding processes for consistent quality and efficient production. You will train operators, resolve mold and machine issues, monitor parameters, and maintain process documentation to support stable cycle times.

Responsibilities include initiating corrective actions, using SPC/SQC methods to identify quality issues, and performing routine mold maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of injection molding experience required.
• Experience with SPC/SQC, mold maintenance, process setup, and injection molding equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, start, and approve injection molding production runs according to established quality standards.
• Train and support machine operators on safe and efficient molding machine operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving molding processes, molds, machine setups, automation, and auxiliary equipment.
• Monitor and adjust molding parameters to maintain product quality, process stability, and standard cycle times.
• Maintain and update machine setup sheets, process documentation, and control charts.
• Use SPC/SQC methods to monitor process performance and identify potential quality issues.
• Recommend tooling and process improvements to increase efficiency and process capability.
• Initiate work orders and corrective actions for mold, machine, and equipment issues.
• Perform routine mold preventive maintenance, including cleaning, inspection, and lubrication.
• Track production information such as downtime, cavitation, machine performance, and process adjustments.

Skills

SPC/SQC

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Training operators

Quality monitoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Injection molding equipment

Mold maintenance

Automation equipment

Job description

The Process Technician is responsible for setting up, troubleshooting, and optimizing injection molding processes to ensure efficient production, consistent quality, and proper mold maintenance.

• Set up, start, and approve injection molding production runs according to established quality standards.
• Train and support machine operators on safe and efficient molding machine operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving molding processes, molds, machine setups, automation, and auxiliary equipment.
• Monitor and adjust molding parameters to maintain product quality, process stability, and standard cycle times.
• Maintain and update machine setup sheets, process documentation, and control charts.
• Use SPC/SQC methods to monitor process performance and identify potential quality issues.
• Recommend tooling and process improvements to increase efficiency and process capability.
• Initiate work orders and corrective actions for mold, machine, and equipment issues.
• Perform routine mold preventive maintenance, including cleaning, inspection, and lubrication.
• Track production information such as downtime, cavitation, machine performance, and process adjustments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of injection molding experience required.
• Experience with SPC/SQC, mold maintenance, process setup, and injection molding equipment preferred.