Process Technician Lead 3rd Shift

Process Technician Lead – 3rd Shift

This role leads 3rd shift processing operations in a clean, smaller molding facility, working from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. with regular weekend overtime. You will oversee multiple plastic injection molding machines, support changeovers, monitor and optimize processes, and help guide other technicians while maintaining a highly detailed, cosmetic-focused production line.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3rd shift processing activities from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., including regular weekend overtime coverage.
• Oversee and run 3–8 molding machines every Saturday and Sunday as part of a rotating weekend schedule.
• Start up and shut down plastic injection molding presses using systems such as E-Dart and Insight, and operate end-of-arm tooling.
• Set up and adjust plastic injection molding processes, ensuring consistent quality and cycle efficiency across multiple presses.
• Perform one to two mold changeovers per week, including safe and accurate removal and installation of molds.
• Operate and monitor Arburg, Milacron, and Zhafir molding machines ranging from 66 to 770 tons, across approximately 30–35 presses.
• Navigate and operate robots on the production lines, including end-of-arm tooling, to support automated operations.
• Troubleshoot process, machine, and automation issues to minimize downtime and maintain stable production.
• Float between different areas on the floor to monitor processes, support other technicians, and respond to issues as they arise.
• Ensure assigned areas remain clean, organized, and free of rags, oil, and unnecessary tools or paperwork.
• Complete all required line and production paperwork accurately and on time for each assigned machine or area.
• Apply strong attention to detail to support a niche cosmetic product line, ensuring high visual and dimensional quality standards.
• Assist with resin handling only when needed, such as covering for absent team members, to support continuous production.
• Use blueprint reading skills to verify setups, parts, and processes meet specifications.
• Demonstrate supervisory and leadership capabilities by setting a high standard for safety, quality, and housekeeping on 3rd shift.

Essential Skills

• 8–10 years of experience as a Plastics Process Technician, preferably progressing from roles such as material handler or mold setter.
• 2–5 years of experience setting plastic injection molds.
• Experience starting up and shutting down plastic injection molding machines.
• 2 years of experience reading blueprints and using them to guide setups and inspections.
• Hands-on experience with plastic processing and plastic injection molding operations.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills in plastics processing and molding environments.
• Supervisory or lead experience, with the ability to guide and support other technicians on shift.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with complex molding and robotic equipment.
• Experience with robotics automation and end-of-arm tooling in a production environment.
• Ability to maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas while following established procedures.
• Strong attention to detail suitable for a niche cosmetic industry production line.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background as a material handler or mold setter that led to advancement into a full process technician role.
• Experience operating Arburg, Milacron, and Zhafir molding machines ranging from 66 to 770 tons.
• Familiarity with process monitoring tools such as E-Dart and Insight.
• Experience navigating and operating robots on production lines, including basic automation troubleshooting.
• Comfort working in a smaller molding facility undergoing floor reorganization and continuous improvement.
• Ability to complete production and line paperwork accurately and consistently.
• Willingness to work a rotating weekend schedule and support overtime as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join a clean, smaller molding facility that is actively improving its operations and workflow, offering the opportunity to contribute to a company in the midst of positive change. Leadership is focused on reorganizing the floor for better efficiency and is eager to build a strong, engaged team. This environment suits…