Process Technician 2nd Shift

2nd & 3rd Shift Process Technicians - Rockford MI

Direct Hire

$25-30/hour base

Great work environment

Job Description

This 2nd shift Process Technician role (3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.) focuses on setting up, starting, monitoring, and adjusting plastic injection molding processes to consistently produce high-quality products on time. You will manage a dedicated zone of injection molding presses, collaborate daily with the production team to meet changing priorities for mold changes and press startups, and ensure all equipment operates safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Set up, start up, shut down, and monitor injection molding processes to meet quality standards and production timelines.
• Collaborate with the production team each day to align with changing priorities for mold changes and press startups.
• Take ownership of a designated zone on the manufacturing floor and manage the presses within that area.
• Perform mold changes using overhead cranes and forklifts as needed, contributing to approximately 12 mold changes per day across all shifts.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with injection molding machines and processes, making appropriate edits and adjustments to maintain optimal performance.
• Verify and adjust process parameters to ensure consistent part quality and adherence to process verification requirements.
• Operate and support a variety of presses, including Milacron Robo Shot, Hiatian, Vandorn, Toshiba, and additional new presses as they are brought online.
• Work with robotic and automation systems such as Sepro and Fanuc robots, as well as custom automation cells.
• Troubleshoot and maintain secondary equipment, including dryers, hoppers, color mixers, loaders, thermolaters, robots, sprue pickers, and hot runner systems.
• Monitor production output and respond quickly to quality or process deviations to minimize downtime and scrap.
• Follow all safety procedures when working with presses, cranes, forklifts, and auxiliary equipment.
• Document process changes and communicate effectively with team members and other shifts to ensure continuity of operations.

Essential Skills

• 2–4 years of experience working in a plastic injection molding facility.
• 2–4 years of experience specifically in a Process Technician role.
• Proven ability to perform mold changes, ideally progressing from a mold setting position into a process technician role.
• Complete understanding of process verification and how to apply it to maintain consistent product quality.
• Hands-on experience with machine setup and process optimization for injection molding presses.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for identifying and resolving issues with molding processes and equipment.
• Ability to safely operate overhead cranes and forklifts for mold changes.
• Working knowledge of plastic injection molding principles and production workflows.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with a range of press sizes, from approximately 65 to 1500 tons.
• Familiarity with injection molding press brands such as Milacron Robo Shot, Hiatian, Vandorn, and Toshiba.
• Exposure to robotic systems including Sepro and Fanuc, as well as custom automation cells.
• Ability to troubleshoot and support auxiliary equipment such as dryers, hoppers, color mixers, loaders, thermolaters, robots, sprue pickers, and hot runner systems.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with frequent mold changes and shifting production priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high quality standards.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with other technicians, operators, and cross-functional teams.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable organization with a strong, long-tenured workforce and a positive culture, where the average employee tenure is around 12 years. The company offers full benefits and a 401(k) plan, supporting long-term financial and personal well-being. With a diversified book of business that remained steady during broader market disruptions, you benefit from job security and consistent demand. The operation is insulated from chip shortage impacts and continues to win meaningful projects, providing ongoing opportunities to work on varied and impactful products.

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