Warning: This job listing is no longer active. The information below may no longer be relevant.

Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech

Check-Mate Industries
$34,721 - $41,895 a year
Thomas County, Georgia
Full time
June 4, 2025

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Plastic Injection Molding Process Technician will set-up and cycle Plastic Injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and adjust process parameters while ensuring proper machine function and quality parts. Additionally, the PIM Process Technician conducts production start-ups, material handling, MRP system transactions, quality checks of own work, periodic tooling preventative maintenance, and supports machine preventive maintenance.

Essential Functions Includes but not limited to:

  • Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech sets and starts up, troubleshoots, and monitors injection molding machines and related equipment to ensure quality production.
  • Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech dimensionally and visually inspects on-going production for defects.
  • Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech adjusts machine parameters and cycle times for wide range of plastic materials to ensure proper quality and function of parts.
  • Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech ensures part/material containment measures are implemented.
  • Troubleshoots molding issues.
  • Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech conducts Root Cause Analysis of factors affecting overall product quality, as well as support QC as a process expert.
  • Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech notifies production supervisor and maintenance of any issues with equipment or molds.
  • Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech monitors machine operating software for stoppages, improper cycling, product color changes, and mold changes.
  • Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech enters all scrap into the production monitoring system; weigh and document all purging before disposing
  • Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech documents and communicates any process adjustments required.
  • Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech communicates machine operating conditions, part or process issues, safety issues and resolutions to next shift.
  • Must be disciplined and be able to adhere to processes and procedures.
  • Must be able to operate a computer, calipers, understand basic gauges, and hand tools.
  • Working understanding of MRP systems and be able to review and communicate causes of downtime or scrap.
  • Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech performs mold and material changeovers per customer orders.
  • Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech performs periodic preventative maintenance on injection molds.
  • Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech programs robot for part extraction and automated packaging.
  • Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech collaborates with Engineering teams to:
  • Implements training programs for new and existing molds and injection molding equipment.
  • Develops experiments to optimize equipment throughput and yield.
  • Determines production needs related to process and other technical issues.
  • Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech collaborates with the mold design team and external suppliers on mold improvements.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude including comfort with using basic hand tools. Ability to perform minor machining work (manual mill/lathe, tap and die, etc.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • High School Diploma or equivalent education or trade school diploma program
  • 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing and/or machine operation experience
  • 3-5 years of plastic injection molding experience as material handler and process technician.
  • Understands and can interpret part and tooling prints and diagrams
  • Working knowledge of calipers, micrometers and other measuring equipment
  • An ability to communicate effectively in English both in writing and verbally
  • Knowledge of robots (preferred but not required)
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively
  • Detail-oriented
  • Actively participate in continuous improvement activities, Lean, 5S and Kaizen events.
  • Maintain a safe and clean work area.
  • Must have excellent communication skills.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and push equipment or mold carts with casters
  • Frequent standing for extended periods, walking from one job to another, occasional climbing of ladders or rolling stairs may be required


Relocation To Thomasville, GA assistance.


EOE/M/F/V/D

qchMXaHHaJ

Apply
Other Job Recommendations:

Molding Process Engineer Intern

BD
Canaan, Connecticut
$39,471 - $61,536 a year
  • Develops a firm understanding of manufacturing process and...
  • Learn documentation requirements for medical industry and...
4 weeks ago

Injection Mold Maker

HEN
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut
$60,000 - $90,000 a year
  • Minimum 5 years' plastics injection molding tooling...
  • Computer literate / CAD literate
  • Qualified on all tool room equipment...
2 weeks ago

Molding Technician 2nd Shift

CARTAMUNDI
Hampden County, Massachusetts
$21 - $26 an hour
  • Fabricate components and assemblies according to...
  • Experience with adjusting robot programs to ensure proper...
3 weeks ago

Molding Operator

Aptar
Auburn, Alabama
$34,746 - $43,520 a year
  • Packages, labels and stacks materials according to...
  • Completing required paperwork with cGMP Best Practices...
3 weeks ago

Production Assistant

River Bend Molding Inc
Franklin County, Arkansas
$15 - $19 an hour
  • Assist in the assembly of products on the production line,...
  • Utilize hand tools and power tools for fabrication and...
4 weeks ago