Process Technician Level I

Clayens US LLC; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayens US LLC in Greeneville, TN is seeking an Injection Molding Technician to oversee setup, start-up, and ongoing maintenance of molding machines to deliver quality products on time. You will apply molding principles, perform mold changes, and work with Material Handlers and Operators to ensure materials are available.

Use your mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot processes, train new Mold Setters, and support continuous improvements while meeting ISO and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must have 1–2 years in injection molding setup or process tech.
• Hands-on mold changes, start-ups, and process adjustments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to train new Mold Setters.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Maintain injection molding machines to ensure quality and on-time delivery.
• Set-up and start-up of injection molding machines.
• Troubleshoot and optimize molding processes.
• Perform mold and color changes.
• Coordinate with Material Handlers to ensure materials are in place.
• Monitor ISO, safety, quality, and efficiency standards; support continuous improvements.
• Document daily process conditions and mold repair details.
• Ensure clean and safe work area.

Skills

Injection molding

Mold changes

Process troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Leadership skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Windows

Excel

Word

Job description

About this position

Job Summary:

Responsible for determining and implementing best manufacturing practices for current and future production related to set-up, start-up, processing, and maintenance of injection molding machines to satisfactorily accomplish quality and on-time delivered products to customers. Adheres to all plant and OSHA safety policies and regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of injection molding machines to satisfactorily accomplish quality and on-time delivered products to customers.
• Set-up and start-up of injected molding machines.
• Applies injection molding principles and molding theories to troubleshoot and process molding operations.
• Performs mold and color changes on injection machines.
• Works with Material Handlers and Machine Operators to make sure raw materials within the work cell are readily available.
• Monitors machine operation for compliance to all ISO, health, safety, quality, and efficiency standards; analyze and lead continuous improvements.
• Works with production management to review and organize production activities.
• Collaborates with Tool Room, Quality, Maintenance and Engineering teams to identify and resolve equipment and quality problems within molding cell.
• Evaluates scrap reduction techniques within work cell.
• Monitors and documents daily process conditions; logging changes and drafting detailed mold repair work information form sheets
• Ensures safety, cleanliness, and organization of work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in an injection molding setup technician and/or process technician role required.
• Hands-on experience performing complete mold changes, machine start-ups, process adjustments, and troubleshooting injection molding processes required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical mindset, reasoning abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train new Mold Setters as needed.
• Can successfully act as backup Mold Setter.
• Good training and leadership skills; team-oriented.
• Highly motivated.
• Computer proficiency with Windows, Excel, Word.
• Ability to read and write English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-2 years of injection molding experience required (or prior external experience).

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand entire shift (8+ hrs.).
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Moderate physical demand involving lifting and moving of materials and equipment.
• Frequently moves from waist level to floor level.

Monday - Friday; 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Must be able to work overtime.

Job Summary:

Responsible for determining and implementing best manufacturing practices for current and future production related to set-up, start-up, processing, and maintenance of injection molding machines to satisfactorily accomplish quality and on-time delivered products to customers. Adheres to all plant and OSHA safety policies and regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of injection molding machines to satisfactorily accomplish quality and on-time delivered products to customers.
• Set-up and start-up of injected molding machines.
• Applies injection molding principles and molding theories to troubleshoot and process molding operations.
• Performs mold and color changes on injection machines.
• Works with Material Handlers and Machine Operators to make sure raw materials within the work cell are readily available.
• Monitors machine operation for compliance to all ISO, health, safety, quality, and efficiency standards; analyze and lead continuous improvements.
• Works with production management to review and organize production activities.
• Collaborates with Tool Room, Quality, Maintenance and Engineering teams to identify and resolve equipment and quality problems within molding cell.
• Evaluates scrap reduction techniques within work cell.
• Monitors and documents daily process conditions; logging changes and drafting detailed mold repair work information form sheets
• Ensures safety, cleanliness, and organization of work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in an injection molding setup technician and/or process technician role required.
• Hands-on experience performing complete mold changes, machine start-ups, process adjustments, and troubleshooting injection molding processes required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical mindset, reasoning abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train new Mold Setters as needed.
• Can successfully act as backup Mold Setter.
• Good training and leadership skills; team-oriented.
• Highly motivated.
• Computer proficiency with Windows, Excel, Word.
• Ability to read and write English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-2 years of injection molding experience required (or prior external experience).

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand entire shift (8+ hrs.).
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Requires manual dexterity.
• Moderate physical demand involving lifting and moving of materials and equipment.
• Frequently moves from waist level to floor level.

Monday - Friday; 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Must be able to work overtime.

Salary Information

$22 - $30Hourly Wage