PVC Injection Molding Process Tech — Drive Quality

Deckorators; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation benefits

401K

Job summary

Deckorators is seeking an Injection Molding Process Technician to optimize our molding operations and drive efficiency. The ideal candidate will oversee production processes on our state-of-the-art injection molding machines and bring PVC molding experience, a continuous improvement mindset, and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities include mold changes, process adjustments, quality checks, maintenance coordination, and mentoring machine operators to ensure safe, compliant production

Qualifications

• 2-5 years injection molding process experience is required.
• Proficient reading, writing and arithmetic.
• Strong mechanical abilities, PVC injection molding experience preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; detail-oriented.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Strong communication skills across company levels.
• 2-5 years in plastics/injection molding, PVC-focused.
• Crane, forklift and pallet jack experience.
• High School diploma/GED preferred but not required.
• College degree beneficial but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform and direct mold and material changing processes.
• Ensure mold setup, changeovers and housekeeping standards.
• Confirm new job start-ups run correctly and adjust as needed.
• Work with production to ensure molded parts meet requirements and adjust as needed.
• Troubleshoot processing problems and perform adjustments.
• Ensure molding machines and support systems run at correct parameters.
• Verify process parameters and implement changes to improve cycle times.
• Inspect parts to ensure they meet customer specs.
• Stop production to correct quality issues.
• Review machines daily and report maintenance needs.
• Monitor, train, and coach operators on procedures.
• Follow all cleanup, safety, and housekeeping steps.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Injection molding experience

Arithmetic & reading

PVC injection molding

Analytical/problem solving

Troubleshooting

Computer skills

Communication skills

Experience with plastics industry

Crane/Forklift/Pallet Jack

High school diploma

College degree beneficial

Education

High School diploma / GED

College degree (beneficial)

Job description

Deckorators is seeking an Injection Molding Process Technician to optimize our molding operations and drive efficiency. The ideal candidate will oversee production processes on our state-of-the-art injection molding machines and bring PVC molding experience, a continuous improvement mindset, and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities include mold changes, process adjustments, quality checks, maintenance coordination, and mentoring machine operators to ensure safe, compliant production