Process Technician- Injection Molding - 2nd Shift

Hubbell Incorporated; Forest Oaks (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a qualified Injection Molding Process Technician for a 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 2:00pm–10:15pm) in North Carolina. You will optimize and troubleshoot molding processes, manage mold changeovers, and support continuous improvement to improve OEE and reduce scrap.

You will collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, and maintenance to ensure safe, efficient production of HDPE and PP structural foam components. Training on first shift is required for 6–8 weeks.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of maintenance or injection plastics processing experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required, associate degree preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods; OSHA-compliant.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold changeovers and prep area for volume production.
• Document first article inspection for start-ups and release to production.
• Monitor production, adjust processes, and verify temperature controls.
• Ensure cycle times are met and operators stay on pace with output.
• Conduct minor changeovers (inserts, color, material mix) as needed.
• Collaborate with maintenance and tooling to troubleshoot equipment.
• Assist with machine start-up/shutdown per the production schedule.
• Ensure auxiliary equipment operates correctly and report issues.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Safety consciousness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree in maintenance or related field

Tools

Material Handling Equipment

Job description

Job Overview

The Injection Molding Process Technician is a key member of the manufacturing team responsible for optimizing, troubleshooting and maintaining injection molding processes to ensure high-quality production, efficiency and minimizing downtime. This hands‑on technical role focuses on process setup, parameter optimization, mold and material handling, and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced plastics manufacturing operation.

You will work closely with production operators, engineers, quality assurance and maintenance teams to deliver consistent output that meets or exceeds our specifications, safety standards, and production targets. This position plays a critical role in supporting OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) improvements, scrap reduction and new product launches for HDPE and PP structural foam components for our enclosures division.

This position will be a 2nd shift position with a work schedule of Monday to Friday 2:00pm to 10:15pm as well as overtime as needed on weekends.

An initial training period will be required on 1st shift for a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks.

A Day In The Life

Every day at Hubbell is a different and you’ll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you’ll make a difference by:

• Performing mold changeover start‑ups and ensuring the production area is prepared for volume production.
• Support Quality in documenting the first article inspection for start‑ups and release to production.
• Monitoring production by performing periodic checks of the parts and adjusting the process as needed. Monitor mold and water temperatures
• Ensuring the process is producing in the documented cycle times and ensuring the operators are capable of keeping up with production
• Performing minor changeovers such as insert changes, color changes and material mix adjustments.
• Working with the maintenance and tooling group with troubleshooting the equipment and ensuring the machine is functioning properly.
• Assisting with machine start‑up and shut down according to the published production schedule.
• Ensuring auxiliary support equipment is operating correctly and alerting maintenance to issues identified.
• Practicing and promoting safety at all times.
• Working with Engineering and the mold shop on special projects as needed.
• Operating equipment to provide breaks for operators as needed.
• Material Handling as needed.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Trade School or an Associates Degree in maintenance or related field (preferred)
• 2+ years of experience in maintenance, injection plastics processing or related industry (required)
• Able to be licensed to operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to stand, climb up and down stairs multiple times a day and be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Compliance with OSHA Health and Safety guidelines

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.