Production Technician

S B Technical Products; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

S B Technical Products is seeking a Production Technician to support injection molding and compression molding operations. You will monitor machines, adjust process conditions, and ensure stability, quality, and ISO 9001 compliance while supporting startups and routine checks.

You’ll diagnose issues, perform in-process quality checks, maintain production records, and train operators on startups and process control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or technical career relevant to mechanics/industrial maintenance.
• 1–2 years in technical industrial support roles.
• Knowledge of injection and compression molding operation and ISO 9001 record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machines; address routine startup deviations and defects.
• Diagnose process issues; identify root causes related to machine, mold, or compound behavior.
• Perform in-process quality checks and report deviations against specs.
• Coordinate with supervisors, maintenance, lab, and planning on efficiency, defects, and cycle time.
• Maintain accurate production records and traceability of adjustments and shift events.

Skills

Clear communication

Documentation

Active listening

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Production Technician

Production Injection Molding (IM) & Compression Molding (CM)

Job Summary

Provides technical operational support to the production process by monitoring and adjusting machines, equipment, and process conditions to ensure stability, continuity, and compliance with quality standards. Supports routine problem-solving, technical startups, and operational checks, building technical judgment on machines, molds, materials, and process behavior.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to the Plant Manager
• No direct reports.

What You’ll Do

• Operate and monitor production machines and equipment, addressing routine deviations in startup, adjustments, defects, mold and compound behavior, and operating conditions.
• Diagnose and correct process issues beyond basic level, reviewing analysis sheets and identifying root causes related to machine, mold, compound, operation, or inserts.
• Perform in-process quality checks, validating products and molds against technical specifications and reporting deviations.
• Coordinate with supervisors, operators, maintenance, lab, and planning on efficiency, defects, cycle time, and product stability.
• Maintain accurate production records, analysis documents, and traceability of adjustments and shift events.
• Follow safety rules, PPE requirements, ISO 9001 guidelines, and area work instructions.
• Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to operators on startups, adjustments, and process control.

Requirements

• Education: Highschool or GED or a related technical career (Mechanics, Industrial Maintenance, Production Supervision, or similar).
• Experience: 1–2 years in technical industrial support roles.
• Knowledge: Injection and compression molding operation; process parameters (temperature, pressure, cycle time, curing); mold and compound behavior; defect identification; technical sheet interpretation; ISO 9001 record-keeping.

Special Skills

Clear communication and documentation of diagnoses and results; active listening to apply technical instructions and safety procedures accurately; strong collaboration with fellow technicians.

Physical & Environment Requirements

• Stand, walk, and move throughout the production floor for a full shift (8–12 hours).
• Lift/carry up to 50 lbs occasionally, 25 lbs frequently; frequent bending, reaching, and use of hand/finger dexterity for machine controls and tools.
• Visual acuity to detect defects and read gauges and specifications.
• Tolerate exposure to heat, noise, vibration, fumes, and moving machinery; wear required PPE throughout shift.
• Available to work overtime when needed.

What We Offer

We take care of our team. Here's a look at the benefits you can expect:

• Health Insurance — PPO, HMO, and HSA plans with employer contributions
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with 6% Company Match
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hultec is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training