Process Technician / Machine Operator

P&A RECRUITING LLC; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

P&A RECRUITING LLC in The Woodlands, TX seeks an injection molding operator to support production runs and ensure product quality. You will set up equipment, monitor molding operations, inspect parts, and package finished goods while maintaining safety and organization on the plant floor.

The role requires reading instructions, troubleshooting basic issues, and working full-time in a hands-on manufacturing environment with emphasis on accuracy and timely material handling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Previous plastic injection molding experience required
• Experience operating and monitoring injection molding machines
• Experience with machine setup, production runs, material handling, and quality inspection
• Ability to troubleshoot basic production or machine issues
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to safely operate applicable tools and equipment
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Dependable and able to work a full-time schedule
• Ability to follow company safety rules and procedures

Responsibilities

• Set up and assist with new production runs
• Operate and monitor injection molding/production equipment
• Inspect finished parts for defects and quality issues
• Check for short parts or improperly produced products
• Trim and assemble parts as needed
• Weigh, pack, sort, and prepare finished products for shipment
• Properly mix materials required for production
• Keep sufficient material in the hopper/dryer to prevent production interruptions
• Notify supervisors of material or supply shortages
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance of assigned equipment
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Follow all workplace and equipment safety procedures
• Report unsafe conditions or behavior to a supervisor
• Work professionally and respectfully with coworkers and supervisors

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Injection molding machines

Job description

Description

Set up and assist with new production runs

Operate and monitor injection molding/production equipment

Inspect finished parts for defects and quality issues

Check for short parts or improperly produced products

Trim and assemble parts as needed

Weigh, pack, sort, and prepare finished products for shipment

Properly mix materials required for production

Keep sufficient material in the hopper/dryer to prevent production interruptions

Notify supervisors of material or supply shortages

Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance of assigned equipment

Maintain a clean and organized work area

Follow all workplace and equipment safety procedures

Report unsafe conditions or behavior to a supervisor

Work professionally and respectfully with coworkers and supervisors

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Previous plastic injection molding experience required

Experience operating and monitoring injection molding machines

Experience with machine setup, production runs, material handling, and quality inspection

Ability to troubleshoot basic production or machine issues

Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to safely operate applicable tools and equipment

Strong attention to detail and quality

Dependable and able to work a full-time schedule

Ability to follow company safety rules and procedures

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be able to stand, bend, stoop, climb, kneel, crawl, and reach as required throughout the workday.

Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally handle heavier materials of up to 100 pounds with appropriate assistance or equipment.