Position Title: Process Technician - Plastic Injection Molding
Wage: $30.00 - $35.00/hour
Shift: 1st
Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm (Monday - Friday)
We are hiring a Process Technician in Houston, TX to support and optimize plastic injection molding operations at a manufacturing facility in Houston. This is a hands-on, first-shift, direct-hire opportunity for an experienced technician who enjoys troubleshooting, improving processes, and working closely with production and quality teams.
Process Technician Responsibilities:
- Set up and perform mold changes on injection molding machines (hydraulic, electric, or hybrid)
- Establish, monitor, and adjust process parameters (temperature, pressure, injection speed, cycle time)
- Troubleshoot molding defects including flash, short shots, sinks, warpage, and cosmetic issues
- Monitor production runs to ensure parts meet quality and customer specifications
- Perform first-article inspections and verify process documentation
- Support new mold trials, sampling, and process validation
- Optimize cycle times, reduce scrap, and improve overall process efficiency
- Work closely with quality, production, and maintenance teams
- Train and support machine operators on proper processing techniques
- Perform routine preventative maintenance and identify equipment issues
- Follow all safety, quality, and housekeeping standards
Requirements for Process Technician:
- 2–5+ years of hands-on plastic injection molding process experience
- Strong knowledge of injection molding processes, tooling, and material behavior
- Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to read and interpret process sheets, blueprints, and quality documentation
- Mechanical aptitude and strong attention to detail
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
- Experience with hot runner systems preferred
- Familiarity with auxiliary equipment and material handling systems preferred
- Experience supporting new mold startups or process improvements preferred
- Technical training or certifications in plastics manufacturing preferred
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