Plastics Injection Molding Process Specialist

Picture the start of your shift at 7:00 PM: you review the previous run, verify materials, and bring the next job online. You dial in process parameters, verify first-article quality, and keep a watchful eye on part consistency through the night. When something drifts, you know exactly which lever to pull-temperature, pressure, back pressure, or cooling-to get the process back in the window.

By 7:00 AM, you hand off a stable, efficient cell with accurate documentation and zero safety incidents.

• Set up and operate plastic injection molding presses for planned jobs.
• Continuously monitor production; adjust machine parameters to sustain quality and throughput.
• Control and stage materials to maintain uninterrupted flow through the molding process.
• Troubleshoot and resolve processing, equipment, and part-quality issues quickly and safely.
• Perform routine checks on machines, molds, and auxiliary equipment to prevent downtime.
• Adhere to documented quality procedures and all safety protocols throughout the shift.

• Hands-on experience in plastic injection molding operations.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting ability and a methodical approach to root cause.
• Proficiency with tool, die, and mold setups.
• Background with Toshiba or Haitian molding equipment preferred.

• $32-$36 per hour
• Full-time night shift, 7:00 PM-7:00 AM
• Rotating pattern: three days on, followed by three to four days off

• Your choice of three health plans, effective the first of the month after your hire date
• Dental and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance, with the option to purchase more
• Short-term and long-term disability options available
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and personal days
• Paid lunch
• Nine paid holidays

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Injection molding operations
• Tool/die/mold setup

• Injection molding machines:
  Toshiba and Haitian