Process Technician - Injection Molding & Growth

Kids for the Future; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Leviat is seeking a Process Technician to set up, monitor, operate, and troubleshoot plastic injection-molding machines. The role focuses on ensuring quality and meeting production goals through SOP/VOP-compliant setup, monitoring, and adjustments, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

The position involves troubleshooting processing problems, performing preventive maintenance, and documenting changes. Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in plastics processing.
• Knowledge of mold changes, hydraulics, electrical and injection molding equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Verify that all mold, auxiliary equipment, materials, and injection molding machines are set-up per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Visual Operating Procedures (VOP) instructions to meet quality standards and production goals.
• Set up and start up molding machines and check products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot processing problems, perform preventative maintenance tasks, and document process changes.
• Demonstrate support through interactions with solid communication skills, attitude, dedication, commitment, respect, pride, and trust.
• Operate forklifts, hoists, and hand tools in a safe and efficient manner while handling production material.
• Operate machines and package finished products when needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Mold changes

Hydraulics

Electrical

Injection molding equipment

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Mechanical aptitude

Plastics processing

Lifting up to 40 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Hoists

Hand tools

Job description

Leviat is seeking a Process Technician to set up, monitor, operate, and troubleshoot plastic injection-molding machines. The role focuses on ensuring quality and meeting production goals through SOP/VOP-compliant setup, monitoring, and adjustments, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

The position involves troubleshooting processing problems, performing preventive maintenance, and documenting changes. Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.