Process Technician- Injection Molding - 3rd Shift

Hubbell Incorporated; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking an Injection Molding Process Technician to optimize, troubleshoot, and maintain molding processes for high-quality production in a fast-paced plastics environment.

The role focuses on setup, parameter optimization, mold handling, and continuous improvement to reduce downtime and improve OEE. Training is required on 1st shift for 6–8 weeks before transitioning to the 3rd shift.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required
• 2+ years of maintenance, injection plastics processing, or related industry experience
• Ability to operate material handling equipment (license)
• Able to stand and lift up to 50 lbs
• OSHA Health and Safety guidelines compliance

Responsibilities

• Perform mold changeover start-ups and prepare area for volume production
• Document first article inspection for start-ups and release to production
• Monitor production with periodic checks and adjust process as needed
• Maintain documented cycle times and ensure operators keep up with production
• Execute minor changeovers (inserts, color changes, material mix)
• Troubleshoot equipment with maintenance and tooling teams
• Assist with machine start-up/shutdown per production schedule
• Ensure auxiliary support equipment operates correctly and notify maintenance of issues
• Promote safe work practices at all times
• Collaborate with Engineering and mold shop on special projects
• Provide operator breaks and assist with material handling as needed

Job description

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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 3rd shift position with a work schedule of Monday to Friday 10:00pm to 6:30am as well as overtime as needed weekdays and on weekends.

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

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.