Lead Injection Molding Process Technician

• Engel

We are seeking applicants with 2+ years of experience as a process technician in the plastic injection mold industry.

Shifts

• (First Shift) 7:45am-4:15pm
• **(Third Shift) 11:45pm - 8:15 am (shift differential) *
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Join a Growing Injection Molding Team at Ambrit Engineering!

We are a growing Southern California plastic injection molding manufacturer seeking experienced Process Technicians with strong troubleshooting, optimizing processes, and keeping production running efficiently.

This is a hands-on role with real growth opportunity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Overview

The Process Technician is responsible to ensure the molding process is being run as per processing requirements. This position requires excellent troubleshooting and mold setup skills. Can assist and coordinate daily activities of production workers engaged in operating plastic molding equipment that produce plastic molded parts. This position requires interaction with the other Shift Supervisors and Mold Techs/leads, excellent troubleshooting skills, a thorough knowledge of the various equipment, resins and their characteristics.

What You’ll Do

• Start up and troubleshoot injection molding presses
• Optimize processes for quality, cycle time, and scrap reduction
• Perform mold setups and process adjustments
• Support production teams and operators during shift
• Troubleshoot molding defects and equipment issues
• Ensure presses run to approved process sheets and quality standards
• Work closely with supervisors, mold techs, quality, and maintenance team
• Support continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives

Required

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of plastic injection molding process technician experience
• Strong troubleshooting and mold setup skills
• Experience with injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment
• Ability to identify and correct molding defects
• Knowledge of resins and processing fundamentals
• Stable work history and team-oriented attitude

Preferred

• Scientific molding experience
• Lean Manufacturing / Kaizen experience
• Six Sigma knowledge
• Experience in ISO 9001 or AS9100 environments

Equipment You’ll Work With

Experience With Any Of The Following Is Highly Valued

• Toyo
• Milacron
• Toshiba
• Arburg
• Engel
• Husky

Benefits

• - 401(k)- Dental insurance
  - Flexible spending account
  - Health insurance
  - Life insurance
  - Paid time off
  - Tuition reimbursement
  - Vision insurance
  - Shift differential
  - Growth opportunity
  - We continue to grow!

Why Join Us?

Competitive Pay

Shift Differential

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Stable Full-Time Position

Career Growth Path

Growing Company with Long-Term Opportunity

RJG training

automation/robots

You Should Be Proficient In

• Troubleshooting Skills
• 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)
• Manufacturing Instruction (MI)
• Production Optimization
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Six Sigma Experience
• ISO 9001 Certification Experience
• Injection Molding Experience
• AS9100 Experience
• Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience
• Root Cause Analysis
• Process Development

Machines & Technologies You'll Use

• Injection Molding Machine (Toyo, Milacron, Toshiba, Arburg, Engel, Husky, Nissei)