Process Technician: Injection Molding & Optimization

Thunderbird Molding; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching program.

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Thunderbird is seeking a Process Technician to optimize production processes and implement corrective measures for discrepancies while ensuring high-quality injection molded parts in a safe environment.

You will set up molding machines, monitor parameter windows, coordinate with QC, and support continuous improvement initiatives across multiple mold systems and robots. This role requires hands-on manufacturing experience and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Process Technician preferred.
• Train machine operators on molding operation requirements.
• Know proper purging methods for material changes.
• Ability to achieve quality parts with optimized cycle times and minimal scrap.
• Injection molding processing experience on presses.
• Experience with Paulson Training or RJG processing methods is desired.
• Experience with multiple mold machines and robots for injection molding.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine start up and shutdowns; perform adjustments; maintain equipment to meet safety and quality requirements.
• Set up molding machines to predefined conditions and validated operating parameters.
• Maintain optimal flow of produced products in production.
• Collaborate with QC to resolve non-conforming product challenges.
• Ensure process parameters stay within predefined windows daily.
• Report changes in cycle times to scheduling.
• Clean and set up auxiliary equipment; maintain machine area cleanliness.
• Consult with supervisor on technical issues; address mold issues promptly.
• Adhere to safety policies and company regulations; participate in training.

Skills

Process optimization

Molding expert

Equipment maintenance

Quality control

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Communication with QC

Team collaboration

Tools

Paulson Training

RJG Methods

Job description

Thunderbird is seeking a Process Technician to optimize production processes and implement corrective measures for discrepancies while ensuring high-quality injection molded parts in a safe environment.

You will set up molding machines, monitor parameter windows, coordinate with QC, and support continuous improvement initiatives across multiple mold systems and robots. This role requires hands-on manufacturing experience and strong problem-solving skills.