Senior Injection Molding Process Tech

Jadex Inc.; Reedsville (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alltrista Plastics LLC, a Jadex Inc. subsidiary, is seeking a Senior Process Technician for the Reedsville facility.

You will act as the technical expert for injection molding processes, driving process optimization, troubleshooting complex issues, and providing leadership to ensure safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You will collaborate with Quality, Tooling, Automation, Engineering, and Production to resolve issues, mentor technicians, and develop robust processes using scientific

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of injection molding processing and troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to train, mentor, and support Process Technicians in advanced troubleshooting, scientific molding techniques, and safe equipment operation.
• Use a systematic approach to problem solving with data analysis and evaluating solutions.
• Working knowledge of mold design, hot runner systems and scientific molding principles.
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and tooling prints.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and resolves complex issues involving molding equipment, robotics/automation, auxiliary equipment, and electrical control systems.
• Performs mold set-ups, process start-ups, color changes, and process adjustments while ensuring equipment and tooling are operating safely and efficiently.
• Partners with Quality, Tooling, Automation, Engineering, and Production to resolve technical issues and support continuous improvement.
• Provides technical leadership by training and mentoring Process Technicians, Mold Setters, and production employees on best practices and safe operations.
• Develops, optimizes, and improves manufacturing processes using scientific molding, SPC, process monitoring, and advanced troubleshooting.
• Supports mold maintenance activities including mold wiring, manifold cleaning, gate maintenance, cavity polishing, and other tooling repairs.
• Maintains compliance with QMS, safety standards, and company policies; communicates issues and reports to leadership.
• Leads and supports continuous improvement initiatives focusing on safety, quality, productivity, and equipment reliability.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support manufacturing operations.

Skills

Injection molding processing

Troubleshooting

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Mold design knowledge

CIM software

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Process Technician Level IV certification

Paulson training

RJG Systematic Molding

DOE

SPC

Mold temperature controllers

Job description

Alltrista Plastics LLC, a Jadex Inc. subsidiary, is seeking a Senior Process Technician for the Reedsville facility.

You will act as the technical expert for injection molding processes, driving process optimization, troubleshooting complex issues, and providing leadership to ensure safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You will collaborate with Quality, Tooling, Automation, Engineering, and Production to resolve issues, mentor technicians, and develop robust processes using scientific